Learning Support Assistant

Thomas Gainsborough School; Great Cornard; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomas Gainsborough School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils access learning and achieve positive outcomes. You will deliver targeted small-group interventions in literacy and numeracy, and provide one-to-one support as required, including SEMH, personal care or medical needs as per individual support plans.

We welcome applications from those with SEND experience or related roles.

Qualifications

• Support pupils to access learning and achieve positive outcomes.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions in literacy, numeracy and social development.
• Provide one-to-one support including SEMH, personal care or medical needs per individual plans.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning and achieve positive outcomes.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions, including support for literacy, numeracy, and social development.
• Provide one-to-one support where required, which may include supporting pupils with SEMH needs, personal care, or medical needs, in line with individual support plans.

Job description

Start Date: Monday 21st September 2026
Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026
Interviews: On application
Salary: USP Grade 3, SP 4-6 (FTE: £26,016 - £26,846 / Actual: £20,577 - £21,234 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Learning Support Assistant

Grade 3, Point 4 – 6

Required as soon as possible – Full or Part time considered

Monday to Friday (08.30 am – 16.00 pm)

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our successful and popular school.

The successful candidate will:

• Support pupils to access learning and achieve positive outcomes.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions, including support for literacy, numeracy, and social development.
• Provide one-to-one support where required, which may include supporting pupils with SEMH needs, personal care, or medical needs, in line with individual support plans.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to work independently while contributing positively to a strong team ethos.
• Is flexible and responsive to the changing needs of pupils and the school.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Uses initiative and problem-solving skills to support pupils effectively.
• Brings warmth, resilience, and a sense of humour to the role.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of supporting pupils with SEND, as well as those with relevant experience in exams, pastoral, or teaching support roles. We also encourage applications from individuals new to education who can demonstrate transferable skills and a strong commitment to inclusive practice. If you would like further information about the role or our provision, please email: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Friday 9th October 2026

Interviews: On application

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

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