Learning Support Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Academy in the UK is hiring a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their Aspire@Hanley team. The role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to ensure they receive the best education possible during term time. Working hours are flexible between 20-25 hours a week, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Excellent benefits including a secure pension scheme and access to health services are offered.

Benefits

Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to a cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Free access to Westfield Health

24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP

24 Hour Advice & Information Line

Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is desired.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement the whole-school SEND strategy.
• Ensure Quality First Teaching is delivered to students with SEND.
• Work closely with SENCO and other staff members.

Skills

Caring

Dedication

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications in Education or Childcare

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

TA1, SCP 2, £23,656 FTE (pay award pending), £10,985 - £13,730 per annum

Permanent contract, term time only plus a proportion of 8 Professional Development Days.

20 hours per week over 4 days, or 25 hours per week Monday-Friday.

9.15am – 3.15pm (includes 2 x 30-minute breaks)

We are seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant) to join our Aspire@Hanley team. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO, Deputy SENCO and Senior LSA to implement the whole-school SEND strategy and ensure that Quality First Teaching is delivered to students with SEND.

Working hours:

20 or 25 hours per week, 9.15am – 3.15pm (includes 2 x 30-minute breaks), permanent contract, term time only plus a proportion of 8 Professional Development Days.

20 hours per week over 4 days, or 25 hours per week Monday-Friday.

Salary:

£23,656 FTE (pay award pending). £13,730 pro-rated to 25 hours per week, and term-time only.

To apply:

To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) and email to [e-mail] . If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on 01684 595673. The closing date is Sunday 29th June 2025.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Benefits

• Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts

Further information:

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.

Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.

Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further details are available on our school website.