Learning Support Assistant

Nova Education Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nova Perks

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Nova Education Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join Kirk Hallam Community Academy on a permanent part-time, term-time only basis. The role focuses on supporting students with additional needs, helping their academic and personal development within and beyond the classroom.

Successful applicants will receive strong induction, CPD opportunities and be part of a staff wellbeing and Nova Perks programme offering perks such as discounts and health plan options.

Qualifications

• The ideal applicant has experience of providing support to young people with additional needs, working with them effectively to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ learning and behaviour on an individual or small group basis within our Learning Support facility or in the classroom.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of children in line with school policies.

Skills

Student support

Behavioural support

Communication

Education

Experience in education/learning support

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Contract: Permanent, part-time, term-time only

Closing Date : Monday 21st September 2026 at 8am

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic team at Kirk Hallam Community Academy. You will be joining us at an exciting and pivotal time in our journey of improvement.

The LSA team supports students’ learning and behaviour on an individual or small group basis within our Learning Support facility or in the classroom.

The ideal applicant has experience of providing support to young people with additional needs, working with them effectively to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.

In return, the right person for our team will benefit from full support and induction, CPD opportunities, a community facing ethos among staff and students and a staff wellbeing focus along with Nova Perks, a scheme which provides staff with access to a number of exciting perks including a cash back health plan, instant discounts, technology and cycle schemes and more.

Our motto ‘Work Hard, Be Kind’ underpins everything that we do and reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence. Great education transforms lives, and we have absolute conviction that great education is about striking a balance between an unashamedly ambitious curriculum and character.

Kirk Hallam Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For more information, please see attached job pack.