Learning Support Assistant

Herts for Learning Ltd.; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Professional development

Cycle to work

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hitchin Girls' School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to assist in the support and integration of students with additional needs. The role is 32.5 hours per week on a 1-year fixed term contract, starting September 2026.

With an outstanding Ofsted rating, the school offers a secure induction, outstanding professional development, and a collaborative environment with committed colleagues; includes cycle to work scheme and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Support and assist students with additional needs.
• Build positive, effective relationships with pupils.
• Engage in safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the support and integration of students with additional needs.
• Contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils to access learning activities and resources.

Job description

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Salary/Grade: H3 (pro rata - pay award pending)

Contract Type: 1 year fixed term

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Start date: September 2026

Hitchin Girls' School is a high performing school, graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, where we provide an exceptional experience for all of our students. We have high level provision for teaching and learning and provide the greatest level of care and support for all students and our staff. Situated in the picturesque and historic market town of Hitchin, it is conveniently located in the beautiful countryside just 25 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports.

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to assist in the support and integration of students with additional needs. You will have a passion for working with young people and be able to foster appropriate, effective relationships with students.

We can offer you:

• a secure, supportive environment with a full induction programme for all new staff

• outstanding professional development and future career opportunities

• a positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school

• the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students

• an active focus on staff well-being, supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives

• access to the school's children of staff admission rule

• a cycle to work scheme

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school.

Hitchin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks, online checks, a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory health check. Any employment offer will be subject to the successful completion of these background screening checks. Hitchin Girls' School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.