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

Friendly working environment

Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Grange Academy in Kempston, England, is seeking a Permanent Learning Support Assistant (Part Time) to support pupils with learning needs, including autism. The role is 31 hours 15 minutes per week during term time, with 5 training days. Start date ASAP 2026.

You will deliver structured activities, help pupils achieve outcomes, and work within a supportive team. The school offers Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, a friendly environment, development opportunities within

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• deliver structured activities without supervision.
• support pupils with autism and SEND needs.
• build effective relationships with pupils, staff, families and other professionals.
• work effectively as part of a team to improve pupil confidence, attitudes and resilience.
• maintain effective organisational skills and a positive outlook.

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 - ASAP 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:

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What we offer

• 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.