Learning Support Assistant

Wvacademy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Wvacademy is looking for a committed Learning Support Assistant to work 28.75 hours per week in a role that supports the learning of young people. You will assist teachers and help create a positive educational environment. This position offers the chance to grow within the educational sector while providing meaningful support to students at Wreake Valley Academy.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaboration with colleagues

Access to the Bradgate Benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience supporting teaching and learning.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Must have basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning across the curriculum and assist class teachers.
• Support individual students within the classroom in various subjects.
• Contribute to planning and preparation of differentiated resources.

Skills

Good numeracy skills

Good literacy skills

Basic IT skills

Influencing skills

Team player

Sense of humour

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 (£16,232 to £16,489 per annum)

28.75 hours per week; Term Time + Inset Days (39 wks)

Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 (£16,232 to £16,489 per annum)

Start Date: 26th August 2025

Provisional Interview Date: W/C 30th June 2025

Are you a hardworking and motivated individual?

Do you have experience of supporting teaching and learning within a classroom?

Would you like to work within a supportive team and have a positive impact on the young people we support?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a confident, hard-working and committed Learning Support Assistant to join us at Wreake Valley Academy on a permanent basis for 28.75 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting all young people to achieve their potential, no matter what individual challenges they may face. The main focus of this role is to facilitate learning across the broad curriculum and to facilitate the building of positive and appropriate relationships with their peers; this may mean dealing with challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will assist the class teacher in delivering pupils’ education. This includes contributing to planning and preparation of differentiated resources and individual instruction. The Learning Support Assistant will support the learning of individual students within the classroom in all subjects.

This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to become part of the Bradgate Education Partnership family and will benefit from working with great students and alongside experienced, friendly and welcoming staff members. In addition, the successful candidate will have access to our CPD programme.

This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Wreake Valley Academy, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality education and meaningful experiences to our children and young people. Everyone has a significant part to play, and you can find out more about working for the Trust by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.

The ideal candidate will;

• Be NVQ Level 2 qualified or have equivalent experience of supporting teaching and learning in an educational setting

• Have good numeracy and literacy skills

• Have basic IT skills

• Have good influencing skills to encourage pupils to interact with others and be socially responsible

• Have high expectations and work to ensure that all children can succeed in their learning

• Be a team player

• Have a great sense of humour

In return we offer:

• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise

• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources

• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes

• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).

Applications

Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in making contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school:

To apply for this position:

1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.

We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.