Learning Support Assistant

Yarm School; Yarm; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Yarm School is seeking a permanent part-time Learning Support Assistant to join its Learning Skills Department. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs (SEND) and requires excellent communication and teamwork skills. The position is term-time only, with a flexible work pattern and a competitive hourly wage based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, ideally in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Flexibility in work pattern is desirable.
• Commitment to professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding support within a classroom context.
• Lead small group and individual interventions.
• Attend whole school INSET days.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Support for learners with SEND

Experience with EAL

Education

Relevant qualifications for Learning Support Assistant

Job description

We are looking to appoint a permanent part time (term time only) Learning Support Assistant, to join our growing Learning Skills Department. We seek to appoint a suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant with relevant experience working with children with SEND, ideally in Key Stages 3 and 4. Experience supporting learners with EAL would also be beneficial. The desired candidate will be committed to delivering outstanding support, both within a classroom context and when leading small group and individual interventions. This role requires excellent communication skills, commitment to teamwork and a passion for working with pupils with SEND.

The contract is for 24 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 2.30pm (including 30 minute unpaid lunch break), term time only. However the successful candidate should have some flexibility on this work pattern, as this is subject to change depending on timetables and pupil requirements. We would be interested in hearing from suitably skilled and qualified applicants who are unable to fulfil all aspects of the specified work pattern but could provide the majority of the part time hours or similar flexibility. The salary is £13.41 – £15.45, per hour dependent on experience and qualifications. Statutory holiday pay is additional and any time off is permitted only in the school holidays. The successful applicant will need to complete regular professional development and departmental training and attend whole school INSET days. We would be looking to appoint a suitable candidate for the academic year 25/26 which commences on the 26th August 2025.

Please ensure your availability is detailed in your covering letter. Suitably qualified applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to interview. We reserve the right to interview and withdraw the job advert in line with fulfilling our requirements.

Yarm School
The Friarage
TS15 9EJ
Phone: [phone]

Yarm School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check.

The Friarage
Yarm,North Yorkshire
TS15 9EJ