Learning Support Assistant

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School); Harleston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harleston Sancroft Academy in England is seeking a proactive Learning Support Assistant to join our Secondary Phase, supporting students across all areas of school life. This permanent, part-time role (6.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week) starts September 2026; you will partner with teachers to enable inclusive learning, celebrate every milestone, and help unlock each child’s potential.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; the successful candidate will be subject to safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Support students across all areas of school life and work with teachers to ensure inclusive learning.
• Help students unlock their full potential and celebrate each milestone.

Job description

Part of the Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s MAT

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Email: [e-mail]

• Salary - Support Staff 6-7, £4,040 - £4,104 actual pa (£26,847 - £27,274 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 6.5 hours per week
• Term Time + 1 week
• Required for September 2026

Ignite Creativity. Inspire Community. Make Your Mark.

Are you a proactive support professional who thrives on helping students unlock their full potential across all areas of school life? Harleston Sancroft Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant, growing community where every child’s unique journey is valued and celebrated.

Why Sancroft?

At the heart of our academy lies a deep commitment to the "whole child." Here, we believe that people matter first. Relationships are the foundation of everything we achieve, and we’ve built a school where both students and staff are encouraged not just to participate, but to truly thrive. In our Secondary Phase, your contributions will make a tangible, lasting difference every single day.

The Role

You will play a vital collaborative role in our Secondary Phase, championing inclusive learning and helping students unlock a love for discovery. We are a growing school with exciting opportunities ahead, and we want a dedicated practitioner who can partner with teachers to ensure every voice is heard and every individual milestone is celebrated. Hours of work, 6.5 hours per week (Friday's 08:30-15:30).

The Ideal Candidate

You're someone who ignites curiosity both in the classroom and beyond its walls. You see potential in every child and have the creativity and passion to unlock it. You're looking for more than just a job—you're seeking a community where your talents will be nurtured and your impact will be lasting.

If you would like to be a part of this journey and for more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the SEND Manager; Carolyn Whittleton 01379 852561 [e-mail]

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.

Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Closing date:14 September 2026, 9am

Interview date:w/c14 September 2026

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.