Learning Support Assistant

Stockport Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support teaching, learning and progress, and to develop independent learning skills of students with additional learning needs, particularly EHCPs.

The role is 31.33 hours per week during term time, with early mornings and afternoons as shown, and opportunities for additional paid overtime for reading and literacy interventions, clubs, lunch duties and after-school work.

Qualifications

• Strong GCSE passes in English and mathematics at minimum grade C/4.
• Additional strong GCSE and/or A Level passes or equivalent.
• Graduate with good honours; QTS or teaching assistant status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching, learning and progress of students.
• Develop independent learning skills for students with additional needs, including EHCPs.
• Participate in reading and literacy interventions, lunch duties and related tasks.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

A Level passes

Honours degree

QTS

Teaching Assistant status

Education

GCSEs C/4 in English & Maths

Honours Degree

Qualified Teacher Status

Teaching Assistant status

Job description

Stockport School
Mile End Lane
Stockport
SK2 6BW
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.stockportschool.net
11 - 16 Mixed Comprehensive NOR: 1350
Headteacher - Mr Ian Irwin BA (Hons), MSc, NPQH, NPQEL

Learning Support Assistant

Required ASAP
31.33 hours per week (Term time, plus 2 Inset Training days only)
8.30am - 4.00pm (except Thursday 8.30am - 3.50pm, Friday 8.30am - 3.00pm)
(20 minute & 40 minute unpaid break each day)
(with opportunity for additional paid overtime to supervise reading & literacy interventions, student enrichment clubs, lunch duties, and student work at lunchtime and after school).
Salary Scale 3, Points 5 to 6: (£26,427 - £26,847)
Actual Salary: £19,140 - £19,444
(An NJC pay rise is also expected to be added to the above rates)

Do you have a strong academic background and a passionate interest in learning and the support of student progress? Are you interested in helping young people develop their core academic skills? Can you play a role in supporting young people's well-being and progress?

Stockport School is looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to support teaching, learning and progress, and the development of independent learning skills of students with additional learning needs, particularly including those with EHCPs and those at SEN School Support.

Candidates should be well qualified with strong GCSE passes in at least English and mathematics at minimum grades C or 4 and above, including additional strong GCSE and/or A Level passes (or equivalent) in other subject areas. It would also be desirable for a candidate to be a graduate with a good Honours Degree or other Higher Educational qualification, Qualified Teacher Status, or Teaching Assistant qualified Status.

The school is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results and the quality and consistency of our in-class curriculum support and supportive intervention and enrichment supervision are important to our ongoing progress and success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual who has the relevant experience, commitment and drive and who is passionate about encouraging every child to reach their full potential within a supportive academic environment.

This opportunity may well appeal to candidates who wish to experience working in a school environment with a view to pursuing a career in education or to candidates who already have QTS but are looking for a change of direction. Learning Support Assistants who decide to embark on this route will be supported in their applications for PGCE and Schools Direct training courses.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 16th November 2026, although we reserve the right to close the application process early if sufficient quality applications are received.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the DBS.