Learning Support Assistant (Flexible Hours)

Eteach; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Eteach seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for the Aspire@Hanley team. This role involves working closely with the SENCO to support students with special educational needs, ensuring a caring and effective learning environment. Flexible working hours and a commitment to safeguarding children are key aspects of this position.

Benefits

Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to a cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Free access to Westfield Health services

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with additional needs.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the whole-school SEND strategy.
• Work closely with the SENCO and Senior LSA.
• Ensure Quality First Teaching for students with SEND.

Skills

Caring

Dedication

Communication

Job description

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: Flexible up to 25 hours per week (5 days). Minimum 5 hours (1 full day). Available working hours are 9:15am – 3:15pm, Monday to Friday (includes 2 x 30-minute breaks).

Please specify your preferred hours and days in your application. We will aim to accommodate the successful candidates preferences at the point of appointment, though final hours will be agreed based on the school’s operational needs and will remain consistent.

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

To apply, please complete our application form (attached) by the closing date of Tuesday 1 July 2025.

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

For further information, please see our Job Description and Person Specification in the attachments section of this advert, and visit our school website.

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 details

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.