Learning Support Assistant

Nova-Education-Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Education Trust invites applications for a role supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The appointed person will work with groups and individuals, inside and outside the classroom, to help meet learning needs and promote social and independence skills.

The Trust provides full induction training, ongoing support, and an excellent pathway into teaching or specialist services for individuals with additional needs. October 2026 start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in working with young people aged 16–19.
• Willingness to supervise students during breaks and lunchtimes.
• Induction training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND in and out of the classroom.
• Supervise students during break and lunchtimes.
• Embed effective support strategies into everyday classroom practice.

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Salary : Scale 3 (£26,427 to £26,847 pro-rata, £22,691 to £23,052 actual per year)

Closing Date: Monday 14th September 2026 at 9am

Start Date: October 2026 or sooner

We are seeking a motivated and suitably qualified individual to join our team in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), under the guidance of School Leaders. The successful candidates will work with both groups and individual students, in and out of the classroom, to help meet their learning needs. Responsibilities will also include supervising students during break and lunchtimes, supporting the development of social and independence skills, and embedding effective support strategies into everyday classroom practice. Full induction training and ongoing support will be provided. This role is ideal for those with experience or a strong interest in working with young people aged 16-19 and offers an excellent pathway into teaching or specialist services for individuals with additional needs.

The Nova Education Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire. The schools in our portfolio includes both secondary and primaries, working in a range of contexts. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal, achievement for every child.

If you would like an informal discussion before applying for this role please call Samantha Newark, Business & Operations Manager on 01664 504751. Visits to the College are encouraged.

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Melton Vale Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service search in line with DfE requirements.