Learning Support Assistant

NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST; Dinnington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing charter

Professional training access

Pension scheme

Job summary

Dinnington High School, part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support the Inclusion Department with targeted student interventions. The role includes leading small groups and providing individual support to pupils across KS3 and KS4 in a busy, supportive environment.

The successful candidate will have experience with vulnerable learners or those with learning or behaviour difficulties, and will demonstrate excellent communication, organisation

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in a school setting or with challenging behaviour is essential.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and strong communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of a busy school day.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups and provide targeted support to students in KS3 and KS4.
• Support the Inclusion Department to help improve learning outcomes and student well-being.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

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• Dinnington, South Yorkshire
• £25,583 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time

14 hours ago

Contractual hours: 37

Job Description:

Location: Dinnington High School, Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, S25 2NZ

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only (37hpw, 8 - 4 Monday - Thursday and 8 - 3.30 Friday) + 2 INSET Days (Part time will be considered)

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 12th October 2026

An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team and be at the forefront of our organisational development.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual to support the Inclusion Department by leading small groups and support individual students at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will join a committed team of staff to further improve learning, teaching and student outcomes. An understanding or experience of working with vulnerable young people and those with learning or behaviour difficulties is essential.

The successful candidates will be flexible enough to meet the changing demands of a busy school day and able to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines. They will have excellent communication skills, a good attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to work.

Dinnington High School is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally. We take staff well-being equally seriously, valuing our greatest asset - our people. In all our work with students, staff and parents, we strive to follow the Dinnington Way: kindness, respect, excellence.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive, and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools, and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned 'Employer of the Year' at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff