Learning Support Assistant

Stockport School; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Stockport School is seeking Learning Support Assistants to back teaching, learning and progress for students with additional learning needs, including EHCPs. The role is 31.33 hours per week during term time with inset training days, 8.30am–4.00pm (Thu 8.30am–3.50pm, Fri 8.30am–3.00pm), with unpaid breaks.

There is potential for additional paid overtime supervising reading, literacy interventions, and lunchtime or after-school activities. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4+ required.
• A Levels or higher education desirable.
• Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching, learning and student progress.
• Assist with independent learning and literacy interventions.
• Supervise reading, enrichment clubs, lunch duties and after-school activities.

Skills

GCSE English (C/4+)

GCSE Maths (C/4+)

Strong communication

Interest in education

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths at C/4+

A Levels or higher

QTS or TA status desirable

Job description

Do you have a strong academic background and a passionate interest in learning and the support of student progress? Are you interested in helping young people develop their core academic skills?Can you play a role in supporting young people’s well-being and progress?

Stockport School is looking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to support teaching, learning and progress, and the development of independent learning skills of students with additional learning needs, particularly including those with EHCPs and those at SEN School Support, working 31.33 hours per week (Term time, plus 2 Inset Training days only), 8.30am – 4.00pm (except Thursday 8.30am – 3.50pm, Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm), (20 minute & 40 minute unpaid break each day), (with opportunity for additional paid overtime to supervise reading & literacy interventions, student enrichment clubs, lunch duties, and student work at lunchtime and after school).

Candidates should be well qualified with strong GCSE passes in at least English and mathematics at minimum grades C or 4 and above, including additional strong GCSE and/or A Level passes (or equivalent) in other subject areas. It would also be desirable for a candidate to be a graduate with a good Honours Degree or other Higher Educational qualification, Qualified Teacher Status, or Teaching Assistant qualified Status.

The school is a very popular over-subscribed school with year-on-year improving results and the quality and consistency of our in-class curriculum support and supportive intervention and enrichment supervision are important to our ongoing progress and success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual who has the relevant experience, commitment and drive and who is passionate about encouraging every child to reach their full potential within a supportive academic environment.

This opportunity may well appeal to candidates who wish to experience working in a school environment with a view to pursuing a career in education or to candidates who already have QTS but are looking for a change of direction. Learning Support Assistants who decide to embark on this route will be supported in their applications for PGCE and Schools Direct training courses.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 16th November 2026, although we reserve the right to close the application process early if sufficient quality applications are received.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the DBS.