Learning Support Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,900 - 23,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal day

LGPS pension contribution

Health care plan

CPD opportunities

Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits

Job summary

The Cornerstone Academy in Poole is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Student Support - Inclusion team. Start date September 2026. This permanent, full-time role provides 35 hours per week during term time with 38 weeks plus training days.

You will work with students to enable access to learning, support individual or group needs, monitor progress and foster independent learning while building positive relationships with students and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with SEN.
• Be confident in the use of Information Technology.
• Be flexible and willing to learn.
• Commitment to CPD, including Level 3 TA qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Develop students’ ability to access learning through interventions and guided skills.
• Work with individuals or groups to support safety and holistic development.
• Support and monitor progress of students in the classroom.
• Promote independent learning and positive relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Experience with SEN

IT proficiency

Flexibility

CPD commitment

Education

Level 3 TA Qualification

Tools

Information Technology

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Student Support - Inclusion

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Full Time Equivalent £25,918 / Pro rata Actual salary £20,873

Contract type: Permanent

35 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Term time only, 38 school weeks plus training days

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join the team, to:

• Developstudents’ ability to access learning by use of interventions and skills as guided by SENDCo and / or expert professionals
• Work with either individuals or groups of students to ensure their safety and facilitating their physical, emotional and educational development
• Support and monitor the progress of individuals/groups of students in the classroom
• Promote independent learning
• Establish a supporting and positive relationship with students and parents/carers

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with students with SEN
• Be confident in the use of Information Technology
• Be flexible and willing to learn
• Have a commitment to your own CPD this could include a Level 3 TA Qualification (if you have not undertaken this qualification or similar and do not have relevant experience in this area) or willingness to undertake this training which will be delivered by United Learning with supported time to complete this qualification.

You will be working proactively to improve the progress of our students with classroom support and interventions in order to ensure students of all abilities can access a high standard of learning and achieve their best possible outcomes.

We can offer you

• one personal day every academic year.
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme - The Cornerstone Academy contribute 23.6% each month on top of your contribution!
• access to our health care cash planand rewards scheme after six months service.
• continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.

People often sayafter their first visit to The Cornerstone Academy how distinctive the school is, how pioneering we are and yet also how our care and compassion clearly permeates all of our work in all the best ways. Imagine, then, how transformative that environment is for the children who study and grow into adults here. This also applies to our staff; we have a fantastic teamand we are all very proud to be working at The Cornerstone Academy.

Closing date: Monday 17th August 2026 - noon

Interviews will be held on Thursday 20th August 2026 - please make sure you are available to attend an interview on this day. You will be notified by close of play on Monday 17th August 2026 if you are successfully shortlisted for interview.

Note -We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment.No further applications will be accepted once closed.

This school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.