Learning Support Assistant- Level 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive working environment

Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Grange Academy is a community special academy for pupils aged 7-16, part of the BILTT trust. We are seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with diverse needs in a 31.25-hour week during term time, with a start date in September 2026.

The role offers a supportive team, DBS clearance, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants should be passionate about helping vulnerable children reach their potential, with strong literacy/numeracy skills and the ability

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering structured activities without supervision.
• Knowledge of autism, behaviour and SEND needs preferred or willingness to learn.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills; good communication and relationships with pupils, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to achieve outcomes in a supportive, structured environment.
• Deliver planned activities and monitor pupil progress under supervision.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external professionals to support learners.

Skills

Pupil support & welfare

Structured activities delivery

Autism awareness

Behaviour management

SEND needs knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

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
• work 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.