Learning Support Assistant - Maternity Cover

Arthur Mellows Village College; Glinton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Arthur Mellows Village College is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to cover maternity leave. The role involves supporting students in classrooms, in small groups or one-to-one, and working closely with teachers to raise attainment. It is a temporary term-time position with a 32.5-hour week.

The ideal candidate will be empathetic, adaptable and capable of providing personal care where required. A good standard of written and spoken English and Maths is expected.

Qualifications

• Good standard of written and spoken English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classrooms in small groups or one-to-one.
• Move around the College to support students’ learning.
• Work with teachers and other staff to raise attainment.

Skills

English skills

Maths skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Maternity Cover

Term Time only

Grade 6 Point 7

32.5 hours per week

8.30 am to 3.30 pm

30 minutes unpaid break

Actual Salary £19,989 + £1,200 Personal Care Allowance

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no 2 days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Arthur Mellows is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team to cover maternity leave. This is a temporary role and will end of the return of the postholder. The successful candidate will enjoy working with young people and play a key role in supporting students within the College. They will be a caring, creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to support high quality teaching and raise attainment for students across various curriculum areas.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The role requires the candidate to work closely with teachers and other support staff. Your day will be spent in classrooms, working alongside students in small groups or supporting a student on a one-to-one basis to fully understand the lesson. Learning Support Assistants move around the College to support students with their education. We are looking for an empathetic and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and has the natural ability to solve challenges. The role requires good physical and emotional resilience as part of this role will be to provide personal care for physically disabled students as required. To support our students the ideal candidate will have a good standard of written and spoken English and Maths skills.

Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Monday 2 November 2026

We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications.If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates

Helpston Road, Glinton, Peterborough. PE6 7JX. Telephone [phone].