Learning Support Assistant

Inspire Connected Communities Trust; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary educational trust in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant. You will play a crucial role in supporting students with a range of learning difficulties while working part of a dedicated team. This permanent position offers a chance to positively impact young people's lives, with a salary of £24,796 for 32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks a year. Applications are open until December 8, 2025, with interviews on December 16, 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated to support students with diverse learning difficulties.
• Experience in a similar educational environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team in meeting students at their point of need.
• Employ restorative culture practices and strategies.
• Provide academic, emotional, and social support.

Skills

Energy for supporting positive behaviour

Strong communication skills

Support for complex needs

Education

Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

St Bernard’s School, Louth – Grade G3 Point 6 (£24,796, FTE). 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year.

Overview

Due to staff progression, we are looking to add to our fantastic team with an enthusiastic, motivated and creative practitioner, initially at St Bernard’s School, employed across the Trust on a permanent basis. As a multi‑disciplinary practitioner we hold high expectations and a community‑wide commitment to supporting the development of our young people with a wide range of learning difficulties, ranging from moderate to severe/profound and complex, including SEMH and ASD.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team in meeting students at their point of need.

• Employ restorative culture practices and strategies to support students with profound and complex, sensory, social and emotional needs and Autism.

• Provide academic, emotional and social support to promote development and learning within EHCP or group contexts, as directed by the teacher.

Qualifications and Experience

• Energy for supporting positive behaviour, communication and complex needs.

• Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Application Details

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 8 Dec 2025.
Interview Date: Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.

Please visit our website www.lwf.lincs.sch.uk or www.inspirecct.co.uk to download an application form. Send the application to [e-mail] for the attention of Roxanne Chambers.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Commitments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.