Learning Support Assistant

Nova Education Trust; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Education Trust is seeking a motivated individual to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 16-19, working with groups and individuals to meet learning needs both in and out of the classroom.

You will supervise break and lunchtimes, help develop social and independence skills, and embed effective support strategies with full induction training and ongoing support. Start date: October 2026 or sooner.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 16-19 in and out of the classroom.
• Supervise students during break and lunchtimes.
• Support development of social and independence skills and embed effective support strategies.
• Full induction training and ongoing support provided.

Job description

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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.

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.