Learning Support Assistant (Fixed-term)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Paycare & EAP

Contributory Pension

Long Service Rewards

Job summary

Access School in Shrewsbury, UK is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a fixed-term, full-time basis. You will work with teachers and therapeutic staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment and help pupils meet personalised goals.

The role emphasizes nurture, patience and collaboration within a team dedicated to inclusive education and safeguarding. Term-time hours accompany INSET days and a pro-rata salary structure.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Nurturing, patient and emotionally intelligent approach.
• Team player who values collaboration and reflection.
• Passionate about inclusive education and safeguarding pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to deliver tailored learning activities.
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience and social development through therapeutic approaches.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving personalised targets.
• Build trusting relationships and provide consistent, empathetic responses to behaviour.
• Help maintain a safe, calm and engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Inclusive education

Job description

Location: On site / Shrewsbury, UK
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Education | General
Salary: Competitive salary
Salary details: Salary pro-rata

Joinour team atAccess Schoolin Shropshire and be part of making a difference to a young person’s life!

Access School is not your run of the mill school. We findcreativeways to work with very special children, who, for a variety of reasons, struggle with mainstream schools. Small student numbers mean we can give our very best to the young people who come through our doors every day, and we'd love you to be there too.

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will work closely with teaching staff, therapeutic practitioners, and other support professionals to provide a safe, consistent, and empowering learning environment for our pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside teachers to deliver tailored learning activities
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and social development through therapeutic approaches
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving personalised targets
• Build trusting relationships and provide consistent, empathetic responses to behaviour
• Help maintain a safe, calm, and engaging classroom environment

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people
• A nurturing, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach
• A team player who values collaboration and reflection
• Passionate about inclusive education and committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

What We Offer:

• Salary: Up to £13.53 per hour
• Extensive training and career progression
• Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Rewards

Full time hours: 34 per week (Term Time + INSET)

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. To uphold this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks. An Enhanced DBS check, comprehensive references, and appropriate online and social media checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not automatically disqualify you from employment.