Learning Support Assistant - KS Linked

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wollaston School in the United Kingdom is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to join a vibrant and supportive team. The roles are linked to specific year groups, offering tailored support to pupils and opportunities to build strong relationships.

Role involves targeted in-class support, interventions for additional needs including SEND, and collaboration with teachers and the SENCO. A welcoming school community with commitment to safeguarding and professional development is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Patience, adaptability and the ability to follow guidance.
• A flexible, team-based approach.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted in-class and small-group support.
• Deliver interventions and support pupils with additional needs, including SEND.
• Liaise with class teachers and the SENCO to contribute to planning and assessment.
• Help maintain positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Patience & adaptability

Team-based approach

Impact on young people

Welcoming school community

Professional development

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Role Details: NJC Grade E (4-5), 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Actual Salary: £21,662 - £22,004

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best? Do you have experience working with children or young people, and a desire to make a real difference? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Wollaston School is seeking two enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant and supportive team. These posts are linked to specific year groups, offering you the opportunity to build strong relationships and provide tailored support to our pupils.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide targeted in-class and small-group support
• Deliver interventions and support pupils with additional needs, including SEND
• Liaise with class teachers and the SENCO to contribute to planning and assessment
• Help maintain positive behaviour and inclusion
• Support pupils' social and emotional development

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children or young people
• Patience, adaptability, and the ability to follow guidance
• A flexible, team-based approach
• The chance to make a real impact on young people's lives
• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Interviews will be held during week commencing 7th September 2026

For queries, please email: [e-mail]

Wollaston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and the provision of two references one of which MUST be your most recent or last employer.

What the school offers its staff

• The chance to make a real impact on young people's lives
• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.