Learning Support Assistant

The Emmbrook School; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Emmbrook School in Wokingham is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive pastoral team. This role is term-time only, 29.15 hours per week, plus two inset days, offering an opportunity to contribute to inclusive education and raise pupil achievement.

You will bring energy, enthusiasm and a clear commitment to helping young people reach their learning goals. The successful candidate will work closely with staff, parents and carers to support wellbeing and high behaviour

Qualifications

• Energy, enthusiasm and vision.
• A commitment to improving the lives of young people.
• A commitment to being part of the pastoral team and strive for excellence.
• The ability to make inclusion a reality for all students.
• The ability to forge strong working relationships with all key stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion and learning for pupils.
• Work as part of the pastoral team to support wellbeing.
• Forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to maintaining high behaviour and pupil focus.

Skills

Energy

Enthusiasm

Vision

Commitment to pupils

Inclusion

Pastoral teamwork

Stakeholder relations

Job description

29.15 hours a week, term-time only plus two inset days We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team. The Emmbrook is a flourishing school full of energy and high expectations. It was judged good in all areas when last inspected by Ofsted (October 2023). We offer:

• A culture and ethos where staff work collaboratively, feel valued and are well supported.
• A thoughtful and impactful approach to continuing professional development.
• A strong commitment to the wellbeing of all staff.
• A school where our pupils "are focused on their learning" and "take pride in rising to the school's high behaviour expectations" (Ofsted, 2023).
• A strong track record of rising outcomes at KS4 and in the Sixth Form.
• Being part of The Circle Trust, giving you access to a network of experienced educational leaders and mentors.

As Learning Support Assistant you should demonstrate:

• Energy, enthusiasm and vision.
• A commitment to improving the lives of young people.
• A commitment to being part of the pastoral team and strive for excellence.
• The ability to make inclusion a reality for all students.
• The ability to forge strong working relationships with all key stakeholders

Closing date: 9am, Monday 14 September 2026. Please note, applications will be reviewed daily and we reserve the right to close the advert early, should we receive sufficient applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post.

This will include an enhanced DBS check.

• Energy, enthusiasm and vision.
• A commitment to improving the lives of young people.
• A commitment to being part of the pastoral team and strive for excellence.
• The ability to make inclusion a reality for all students.
• The ability to forge strong working relationships with all key stakeholders

29.15 hours a week, term-time only plus two inset days

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team. The Emmbrook is a flourishing school full of energy and high expectations. It was judged good in all areas when last inspected by Ofsted (October 2023). We offer:

• A culture and ethos where staff work collaboratively, feel valued and are well supported.
• A thoughtful and impactful approach to continuing professional development.
• A strong commitment to the wellbeing of all staff.
• A school where our pupils "are focused on their learning" and "take pride in rising to the school's high behaviour expectations" (Ofsted, 2023).
• A strong track record of rising outcomes at KS4 and in the Sixth Form.
• Being part of The Circle Trust, giving you access to a network of experienced educational leaders and mentors.

As Learning Support Assistant you should demonstrate:

• Energy, enthusiasm and vision.
• A commitment to improving the lives of young people.
• A commitment to being part of the pastoral team and strive for excellence.
• The ability to make inclusion a reality for all students.
• The ability to forge strong working relationships with all key stakeholders