Learning Support Assistant

North Yorkshire Council; Whitby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Whitby is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide vital support for students with varying needs. The role involves working under the direction of teachers and SNCO to enhance student learning. Ideal candidates will possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, along with experience in school settings. This position offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to mental health and wellbeing support

Opportunities for CPD and career progression

Supportive team collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding children.
• Ability to work with students with physical, learning, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students.
• Work with a range of support needs under the direction of the class teacher.
• Collaborate with the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.

Skills

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience supporting students with additional learning needs

Job description

North Yorkshire Council Adult Learning

Location: Whitby School and Sixth Form

Contract: Various contracts available

Hours/ Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term time only

Salary/ Hourly Rate: Grade CD 3 - 6, £12.85 - £13.47 per hour + SEN allowance

Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 7th December 2025

Interviews: End of week commencing 8th / early week commencing 15th

Start Date: 6th January or as soon as possible

Whitby School is a new school, an exciting development for the Whitby community. It is a positive, warm, and welcoming environment where pupils aim to do their very best and take pride in their achievements. With values of Ambition, Courage, Character, and Endeavour, we nurture learning and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for a LSA who:

• Will provide one‑to‑one, small group and in‑class support for students, under the direction of the class teacher and Special Educational Needs Co‑ordinator.
• Will work confidently and empathetically with students who have a range of support needs, including physical, learning, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Has good literacy, numeracy and interpersonal skills and experience supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Has suitable experience working in a school environment and understands the importance of safeguarding children.

We can offer you:

• A supportive, collaborative team that shares ideas and best practice.
• An engaging school community that prides itself on generosity, dignity and inspiration.
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support services.
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression.

We encourage applications from candidates passionate about supporting students with individual needs in a setting that offers rewards and challenges, where no two days are the same.