Learning Support Assistant

Sapientia Education Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wymondham seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to start in September 2025. This part-time role (up to 24.5 hours per week) offers a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits. The ideal candidate should demonstrate high standards and effective communication skills while working closely with children. The College is dedicated to providing quality education and values its staff.

Benefits

Professional development

Free refreshments

Free on-site car parking

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts and rewards

Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual with a commitment to high quality education.
• Ability to engage with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities in a classroom setting.
• Assist teachers in providing a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Effective communication

High standards of work

Ability to interact effectively

Job description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Starting September 2025
Permanent, Part time (two days plus Saturday morning)

SCP 4-6 £14.54-£15.27 per hour including an allowance for holiday pay

Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College currently is one of the top State Schools in the Country and is recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England, this is backed up by its most recent Ofsted inspections which rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding 2023.

The College is focused on providing outstanding quality to their students and staff not only in education but also through its provision of exceptional facilities and accommodation on site across its 83-acre campus.
We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA). Up to 24.5 hours / 3.5 days a week is available; please specify your preferred working days upon application.
All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:
• Professional development
• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
The post-holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.

Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application closing date: Wednesday 13th August 2025

Interview date: Thursday 21st August 2025

Complete an application form at: http://bit.ly/3Uf90mn

To find out more about Wymondham College, go to www.wymondhamcollege.org or www.se-trust.org
Or contact the HR team on [e-mail] / 01953 609012


The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: therefore, all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.