Learning Support Assistant

Novaeducationtrust; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for Melton Vale Sixth Form College. The successful candidate will support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, enhancing their learning experience and promoting independence. This role provides a pathway into teaching or specialist services for working with additional needs.

Benefits

Full induction training

Ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in working with young people aged 16-19.
• Ability to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND individually and in groups.
• Supervise students during breaks and lunchtimes.
• Assist in developing social and independence skills.

Skills

Motivation

Interest in working with young people

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant
Salary: Scale 3 £24,790 to £25,183 Pro Rata
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: Tuesday 26th August 2025
Location: Melton Vale Sixth Form College, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1DN

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.

The Trust and school are 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 check in line with DfE requirements.