Learning Support Assistant's

St Bernard's School; Louth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

INSPIRE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES TRUST in Louth invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant. The role supports students with a range of learning difficulties, including SEMH and ASD, in a restorative culture, helping them progress academically, emotionally and socially.

The post is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Grade G3 Point 6 (£24,796 FTE). The successful candidate will work with the teacher to meet students at their point of need, with safeguarding requirements and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
• Experience supporting students with learning difficulties, including SEMH/ASD.
• Energy for supporting positive behaviour and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, emotional and social support to students.
• Support students at their point of need and in line with EHCP where appropriate.
• Assist with small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Promote development and learning across student-centered activities.
• Contribute to a coaching culture and staff development.

Skills

Restorative practice

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

INSPIRE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES TRUST

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT’S

St Bernard’s School, Louth

Grade G3 Point 6 - £24,796 (FTE)

32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Due to staff progression, we are looking to add to our fantastic team with an enthusiastic, motivated and creative practitioner, initially at St Bernard’s School, employed across the Trust on a permanent basis. As multi-disciplinary practitioner, we hold high expectations and a community wide commitment to supporting the development of our young people, with a wide range of learning difficulties, ranging from moderate to severe/profound and complex, including SEMH and ASD.

Within the role you will work as part of the team in meeting students at their point of need. Experience of working within a restorative culture and utilising strategies in supporting students with profound and complex, sensory, social and emotional needs and Autism is an advantage. The applicant should have energy for supporting positive behaviour, communication and complex needs and have a relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

The purpose of this role is to work with students in enabling progress, in accordance with their EHCP where appropriate and / or groups of students, as directed by the teacher. To provide required support academically, emotionally, socially, across a range of student centered activities to promote development and learning.

This is a great opportunity to further your career within an environment based on a coaching culture and a commitment to staff personal and professional learning and development.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 31st August 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 14th September 2026

The school will be closed for the summer holidays from Monday 27th July to Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Applications will continue to be monitored during this time if you have any questions, they will be answered upon our return.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.