Learning Support Assistant

Arthur Mellows Village College; Etton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Arthur Mellows Village College in Peterborough is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for September 2026. This term-time role, 32.5 hours per week from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break, supports students in the classroom and in small groups, helping raise attainment.

The successful candidate will work with teachers and support staff to aid learning, provide personal care as required, and help pupils thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English and Maths skills.
• Empathetic and adaptable.
• Ability to support learning across curriculum areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms and small groups or one-to-one with students.
• Support teachers and other staff to raise attainment.
• Move around the College to support students in their education.

Skills

English skills

Maths skills

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

For September 2026

Term Time only

Grade 6 Point 7

32.5 hours per week

8.30 am to 3.30 pm

30 minutes unpaid break

Actual Salary £19,351 + £1,200 Personal Care Allowance

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no 2 days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Arthur Mellows is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will enjoy working with young people and play a key role in supporting students within the College. They will be a caring, creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to support high quality teaching and raise attainment for students across various curriculum areas.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The role requires the candidate to work closely with teachers and other support staff. Your day will be spent in classrooms, working alongside students in small groups or supporting a student on a one-to-one basis to fully understand the lesson. Learning Support Assistants move around the College to support students with their education. We are looking for an empathetic and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and has the natural ability to solve challenges. The role requires good physical and emotional resilience as part of this role will be to provide personal care for physically disabled students as required. To support our students the ideal candidate will have a good standard of written and spoken English and Maths skills.

Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Monday 28 September 2026

We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications.If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates

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