Learning Support Assistant

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinnington High School, part of New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) in Rotherham, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the Inclusion Department.

The role involves leading small groups and supporting individual students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Experience with vulnerable young people or learning/behaviour difficulties is essential.

The school values staff well-being and professional development; start ASAP, 37 hours per week, term-time plus two inset days.

Qualifications

• An understanding or experience of working with vulnerable young people and those with learning or behaviour difficulties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups and support individual students at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Job description

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location_on Location Dinnington High School

credit_card Salary Salary: Band D of the Support Staff Spine (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE, Actual Salary £22,237 - £22,590) Subject to Support Staff Pay Award

work_outline Basis Full time

Learning Support Assistant

location_on Dinnington High School 12/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Salary: Band D of the Support Staff Spine (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE, Actual Salary £22,237 - £22,590) Subject to Support Staff Pay Award
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Region Rotherham
Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching
Date posted 01/10/2026
Job reference REQ24103
Attachments Learning Support Assistant Job Description and Person Specification.pdf

Job description

Location: Dinnington High School, Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, S25 2NZ

Email: [e-mail]

Website: http://www.dinningtonhigh.co.uk/

Telephone: [phone]

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only (37hpw, 8 - 4 Monday - Thursday and 8 - 3.30 Friday) + 2 INSET Days (Part time will be considered)

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 12 th October 2026

An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team and be at the forefront of our organisational development

We are seeking a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual to support the Inclusion Department by leading small groups and support individual students at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will join a committed team of staff to further improve learning, teaching and student outcomes. An understanding or experience of working with vulnerable young people and those with learning or behaviour difficulties is essential.

The successful candidates will be flexible enough to meet the changing demands of a busy school day and able to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and will have excellent communication skills, as well as a good attention to detail and an enthusiastic approach to your work.

Dinnington High School is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously valuing our greatest asset – our people. In all our work with students, staff and parents, we strive to follow the Dinnington Way: kindness, respect, excellence.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned 'Employer of the Year' at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
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