Learning Support Assistant

Stockport Academy's SEND co; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport Academy is an oversubscribed secondary school in Greater Manchester that has been recently recognised as Secondary School of the Year at the MEN Schools Awards. We are looking to recruit outstanding practitioners who will support and assist students aged 11–16 to achieve their full potential, within a diverse, tolerant community that values relationships between pupils and staff.

The role is term time only with 25 contractual hours, and candidates must hold Maths and English GCSE at

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above is required.

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above

Job description

credit_card Salary Band 1: Up to £27,959.00 FTE per annum (Actual pro-rata dependent on hours)

Stockport Academy is an award-winning secondary school, graded Good by Ofsted. The successful applicant will join a school where inspectors noted that staff are 'highly motivated because they feel valued'. Stockport Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary Band 1: Up to £27,959.00 FTE per annum (Actual pro-rata dependent on hours)

Contractual hours 25

Basis Full Time

Region Stockport

Job category/type Support Staff

Date posted 30/09/2026

Job reference REQ005679

Learning Support Assistant - Term Time Only

Stockport Academy is an oversubscribed secondary school in Greater Manchester that has been recently recognised as Secondary School of the Year at the MEN Schools Awards.

It is a diverse, tolerant and welcoming community, where Ofsted inspector describe standards as 'high' and where 'relationships between pupils and teachers are typically strong and pupils trust teachers to help them improve their work'. Inspectors noted that 'staff are proud to be part of the school community'.

Student behaviour is described as impeccable, in an environment where they treat each other and staff with real respect, have a genuine enjoyment of school and enjoy their learning. The Academy is on the road to outstanding and has a relentless drive and determination to ensure the best possible education for students in our care.

We are looking to recruit outstanding practitioners who are innovative as we expand the team to inspire students aged 11 - 16 to achieve their full potential and continue their enjoyment of school.

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to join an established team to support and assist students with learning difficulties. Must hold Maths & English GCSE Grade C /4 or above.