Learning Support Assistant

Thecedarsacademy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cedars Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join its team. This role involves supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and helping students to achieve their best. With a commitment to high standards in education, this permanent position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting educational activities preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support whole class learning activities and individual pupils.
• Follow academy policies and procedures to enhance pupil learning.
• Engage pupils in a vibrant curriculum to foster a love for learning.

Skills

Support for teaching

Teamwork

Engagement with pupils

Job description

Are you looking for a job where every day is different and you are making a real difference to pupils’ quality of education?

The Cedars Academy is an 11 to 18 academy in Birstall that is committed to exacting high standards, raising attainment and demanding creative excellence from its staff and pupils. At the Cedars Academy we are driven to ensure pupil success is at the core of all our work. We provide a vibrant and engaging curriculum which promotes the love of learning, and prepares young people for the next steps in their lives.

We are currently looking to recruit: A Learning Support Assistant on a permanent contract to start 22 August 2025.

To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with academy policies and procedures. This may include providing general support for whole class learning activities, or supporting individuals and or small groups of pupils.

Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire and part of the Lionheart Educational Trust

30 hours per week (39 weeks per year)

Grade 5 pay point 7 FTE £24,408 (actual salary £16,933 pa)

Interview date: as soon as possible

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced disclosure and criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants. All shortlisted candidates are subject to an online check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

The Cedars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.