Learning Support Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 22,621 - 24,865; Full time

Job summary

The Kingsley School in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a calm, compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our Preparatory School team. You will provide high-quality support for pupils with SEND, including those with Autism and SEMH, helping with learning, social interactions and wellbeing.

The role is 37 hours per week across 35.4 weeks per year, with pro-rata pay between £22,621 and £24,865. A DBS check and safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including autism and SEMH.
• Strong communication and observational skills.
• Flexible, consistent approach and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted learning and social support to pupils in the Preparatory School.
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing across the learning day.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to monitor progress and report needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

The Kingsley School is seeking a calm, compassionate and organised Learning Support Assistant to join our Preparatory School team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality support for pupils with SEND, including those with Autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of effective strategies to support pupils with SEND. They will be flexible and consistent in their approach, with strong communication and observation skills, enabling them to support pupils' learning, social interactions, emotional regulation and wellbeing.

Hours of Work : 37 hours per week

Weeks per Year : 35.4 weeks per year

Pay Banding : £22,621 - £24,865 per annum pro-rata (FTE : £28,372 - £31,187 per annum)

Closing date : 12 noon on Friday 4th September 2026
Interview date : Week commencing 7th September 2026

The Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and other statutory checks including right to work in the UK.