Learning Support Assistant- Level 3

The Grange Academy; Bedford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Friendly working environment

Development opportunities within a成长g信

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Grange Academy in Kempston, Bedfordshire, is hiring a Learning Support Assistant (Level 3) on a permanent, part-time basis. The role is 31 hours 15 minutes per week during term time, with a September 2026 start date.

The post requires passion for supporting vulnerable pupils, autism/SEND knowledge, and strong teamwork within a multi-academy trust. The school offers a supportive environment, Local Government Pension Scheme membership, development opportunities within BILTT, and an employee

Qualifications

• Experience delivering structured activities without supervision (or willingness to learn).
• Knowledge of autism, behaviour and SEND needs or readiness to develop such skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, families and other professionals.
• Works well as part of a dedicated team and maintains a positive attitude.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills with clear written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to achieve outcomes in a structured environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve pupil confidence, attitudes and resilience.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Deliver structured activities and adapt to individual needs during lessons.

Skills

SEND knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy

Organisational skills

Job description

Learning Support Assistant- Level 3 at Grange Academy

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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/GA/60038

Location
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Part-Time

Salary
£19,280.00 - £20,219.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week
31 hours 15 minutes

Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 18th Sep, 2026

Start Date
September 2026

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
TBA

About this Role

PERMANENT LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Part Time)

3AS point 6-9 (£19,280 - £20,219 pa actual salary)

31 hours 15 minutes per week term time (8.40am-3.25pm)

Term Time Only + 5 training days

Start date - September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting pupils and helping them to achieve outcomes that can change their life chances? Do you like to work in a supportive and structured environment?

Grange Academy is a community special academy for pupils aged 7-16 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties and autism. The school is part of a local Multi Academy Trust of special schools, BILTT. Due to the expansion of our school, we are looking to appoint a highly motivated person who:

• is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children
• has experience of delivering structured activities without supervision
• has knowledge of autism, behaviour and SEND needs or is willing to learn and develop a range of skills and strategies
• works effectively as part of a team to improve pupil confidence, attitudes and resilience
• is able to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, families and other professionals
• has a good sense of humour and is flexible, reliable, resilient and positive
• has strong literacy and numeracy skills and has good communication skills
• has the ability to work as part of a dedicated team
• has effective organisational skills and a positive outlook

We can offer you:

• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
• a friendly, supportive working environment
• development opportunities within a growing trust
• employee Assistance Programme

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a 6-month probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Sorry CVs cannot be accepted.

BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.