Learning Support Assistant at Ruskin Academy

Ruskin Academy; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruskin Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated team focused on placing children at the heart of our school. You will work under the Head of School to support teachers, supervise pupils, and help create a safe, encouraging learning environment.

Experience in similar settings, strong communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. The role offers opportunities to contribute to inclusive education and to develop professionally

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under guidance and maintain safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils and provide targeted support, including those with special needs.
• Assist with Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and personal care programmes.
• Support planning of learning activities and monitor progress.
• Build constructive relationships with pupils and promote inclusion.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress under teacher guidance.
• Support administrative and organisational tasks as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

About this Role

"Pupils learn to be resilient and independent learners"

Good with Outstanding for pupils personal development and for pupils behaviour and attitudes

OFSTED 2023

Are you keen to join a team who are passionate about putting children at the heart of everything we do?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who is willing to join our fantastic team. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar setting who is capable of giving their knowledge and experience to the children in our school.

Reporting directly to our Head of School, you will be responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes as required, to support the teacher, to deliver consistently good or better provision for our children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and commitment to this role, supporting both the students and the teachers, ensuring all duties are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be personable and have good communication skills.

Your core duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs; ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour
• Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.

Closing date: 6th October 2026

Interviews: To be held 9th October 2026