Learning Support Assistant

Maplewell Hall School; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Loughborough is looking for a compassionate individual to provide academic and holistic support to students with learning difficulties. In this role, you will assist students in both academic settings and the wider community, helping them achieve their full potential. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work as part of a team. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional development, making it ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in young lives.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Professional development program

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support for students with EHCP.
• Commitment to raising student achievement.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for a student with an EHCP.
• Promote academic progress and personal organization.
• Help students develop social skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calmness under pressure

Passion for supporting students

Job description

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in a young person’s life? Do you thrive in a role that provides both academic and holistic support to students with learning difficulties and complex needs? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated and compassionate team.

We are looking for caring, patient, and motivated individuals who can support our young people in both academic settings and the wider community. You will play a key role in promoting their academic progress, personal organization, and social skills, helping them reach their full potential.

We are seeking an individual who :

• Can provide in-class support for a student with an EHCP

Is committed to raising student achievement

has excellent inter‑personal and communication skills

will work effectively as part of a team

Maintains a calm, professional and caring approach

Is passionate about supporting students with moderate learning needs including Autism

Is committed to the well‑being, self‑esteem and progress of every student

What we offer :

Flexible hours, term time plus teacher training days with an early finish on Friday

We strongly believe that a happy and well‑supported staff body drives the best outcomes for our students. As part of our team, you will benefit from a high‑quality professional development programme.

Grade 5, point 7-8 depending on experience. Actual salary £18,648 - £18,944 per annum

This is a 1 year fixed term contract role starting as soon as possible with the aim of becoming a permanent position.

We deliver a broad and diverse curriculum to a fully comprehensive intake, catering to students with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including communication and interaction difficulties, cognition and learning challenges, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Many of our students arrive with a history of disrupted education and low prior attainment; however, they also bring strengths, interests, and the potential for academic achievement when appropriately supported. Attendance and engagement with learning are high across both sites of Maplewell Hall School. Maplewell Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

If you are interested in this position, please download the application pack from our website for general enquiries please contact Kirstie Allen

Closing date for applications 9am Friday 9th January 2026

Interviews to be held w / c Monday 12th January 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Maplewell Hall School 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.