Learning Support Assistant

Marple Hall; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Academies Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant at Marple Hall School to support students with special educational needs. The role is permanent and based on 34 hours per week (8am-3.30pm), with a pro rata salary between £20,107 and £20,427.

Training will be provided, and staff may work in mainstream classes or the Resource Base. The successful candidate should be patient, calm and committed to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Support students with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Patient and calm approach to supporting learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN/ disabilities in mainstream classes or Resource Base.
• Assist with creating a supportive learning environment and implementing individual education plans.
• Be prepared for DBS check and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Patient and calm

Job description

Helix Academies Trust

Executive Headteacher Mr Joe Barker

Helix Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Role: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Marple Hall School

Hours: 34 hours per week (8am-3.30pm)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Scale NJC 3 £25,583 £25,989 pro rata (actual salary £20,107- £20,427)

Date Posted: 26th August 2026

Date Expires: 9am Monday 14th September

Start Date: As soon as possible

We require dedicated and flexible Learning Support Assistants to support students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Patient and calm, the successful candidates may have previous experience in working with young people or will have a desire to seek an exciting new opportunity at work.

Above all, we want to hear from people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and supporting them to be the best that they can be. If this is you, contact us and see for yourself how rewarding this work can be.

Training will be provided for successful candidates. Learning Support Assistants work either in our mainstream classes or in our specialist Resource Base. In the resource base all students have an EHCP. Our resource base supports students with cognition and learning needs, ASD, sensory processing needs and speech and language challenges.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Marple Hall School is part of the Helix Academies Trust, and the successful candidate will be employed by the Helix Academies Trust

Want to learn more about what it is like to work for us? Read our recruitment page and watch our staff values film https://www.marplehall.stockport.sch.uk/working-for-mhs/

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