Learning Support Assistant

The Cornerstone Academy; Upton; On-site; GBP 18,785 - 22,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal day

LGPS pension 23.6%

Healthcare plan after 6 months

CPD opportunities

Parental benefits

Job summary

The Cornerstone Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Student Support - Inclusion team. You will help students access learning through interventions, support safety and development, and monitor progress in the classroom.

The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, term-time only, 38 weeks plus training days. Applicants should have SEN experience, be IT confident, and commit to CPD, with a Level 3 TA qualification welcome or willingness to undertake training.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEN.
• Confidence with Information Technology.
• Flexible and willing to learn.
• Commitment to CPD and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop students’ ability to access learning through targeted interventions.
• Work with individuals or groups to support safety and development.
• Support and monitor progress of students in the classroom.
• Promote independent learning and positive relationships with students and parents.

Skills

SEN experience

IT skills

flexible learner

CPD commitment

Education

Level 3 TA Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Student Support - Inclusion

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Full Time Equivalent £25,918 / Pro rata Actual salary £20,873

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Term time only, 38 school weeks plus training days

About the role

• Develop students’ ability to access learning by use of interventions and skills as guided by SENDCo and / or expert professionals
• Work with either individuals or groups of students to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development
• Support and monitor the progress of individuals/groups of students in the classroom
• Promote independent learning
• Establish a supporting and positive relationship with students and parents/carers
• Work proactively to improve the progress of students with classroom support and interventions to ensure all abilities can access a high standard of learning and achieve best possible outcomes

About you

• Have experience working with students with SEN
• Be confident in the use of Information Technology
• Be flexible and willing to learn
• Have a commitment to your own CPD – this could include a Level 3 TA Qualification or willingness to undertake this training, which will be delivered by United Learning with supported time to complete this qualification.

Benefits

• One personal day every academic year
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – The Cornerstone Academy contributes 23.6% each month on top of your contribution
• Access to our health care cash plan and rewards scheme after six months service
• Continuous Professional Development options tailored to your needs
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

Additional Information

Closing date: Monday 17th August 2026 – noon

Interviews will be held on Thursday 20th August 2026 – please be available to attend.

Note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. No further applications will be accepted once closed.

We do not accept CVs.

For further information about this opportunity and to apply, please visit the TCA website.

Contact

Please contact Samantha Arnold at [e-mail] if you have any enquiries regarding this post or would like to visit the academy.

This school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.