LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2A)

Lancashire County Council; Bonds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Broughton High School in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils with learning, social and emotional needs in and beyond the classroom. The post is term-time only, 30.25 hours per week, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break, and requires a friendly, proactive team player.

The school emphasizes safeguarding and DBS checks; interview date is the week of 9 November 2026. Applications close 2 November 2026 at 12 noon.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2.
• Desirable NVQ Level 2 or above relevant to the post.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, social and emotional needs in and beyond the classroom.
• Work as part of a dedicated school team to support day-to-day learning.
• Contribute to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ level 2 or above

Job description

Location Broughton High School, Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JJ (934 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.broughtonhigh.co.uk

Summary: We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with particular learning, social and emotional needs in and beyond the classroom. This post is term-time only, 30.25 hours per week (with a half hour unpaid lunch break). At Broughton, we expect our Learning Support Assistants to be hardworking and able to use their initiative; a friendly, positive attitude will enable you to fit into our dedicated team.

The interview date is w/c 9th November 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 02/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification – appropriate to the post (or equivalent).

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment.
• Experience of Administrative work.
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

For an informal discussion please contact: Mrs Helen Hardman, SENDCo/Assistant Headteacher/Specialist Teacher - Learning Support, [e-mail], or tel: [phone].

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.