Learning Support Assistant — Shape Young Minds (Term-Time)

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

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