Learning Support Assistant Specialist Provision

Sherard Primary School; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Sherard Primary School in Melton Mowbray is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the Specialist Provision (SEND Unit) on a full-time maternity-cover fixed-term basis. The role focuses on supporting SEND pupils and provides an opportunity to work within the Mowbray Education Trust.

The successful candidate should be organised, creative, and have good IT skills, with responsibilities including assisting in preparing lesson materials and supporting pupils during lessons.

Qualifications

• Organised and creative person with good IT skills.
• Commitment to transforming life choices of young people.
• Willingness to assist in preparing materials for lessons.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials for lessons.

Skills

IT skills

Organised

Creativity

Job description

Learning Support Assistant for Specialist Provision (SEND Unit)

Sherard Primary School

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking for a rewarding role that will allow you to make a difference by helping to give young people with SEND a positive start in life?

Then come and work for us at Mowbray Education Trust as a Learning Support Assistant in our Specialist Provision (SEND UNIT) at Sherard Primary school on a full time Maternity Cover (fixed-term) basis.

If you have the ambition to be a crucial advocate for our SEND students by enabling them to become confident and resilient individuals then this is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly, dedicated and supportive team.

With a remuneration package including:

A salary of £18,938.07 - £19,238.03 (FTE £25,191- £25,590)

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

5.44 weeks paid holiday entitlement rising to 6.44 weeks after 5 years’ continuous service

The post holder will work 32.5 hours per week (5 days), Monday - Friday, (8.30am - 3.30pm) term time only plus 5 INSET days (39 weeks).

About Sherard Primary School

Children are at the heart of all decisions made

Love of learning for pupils and staff

We develop the whole child

We embrace and celebrate differences

We value collaboration in all forms

As a leading, high performing education provider, the Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a multi-academy trust currently educating around 2,500 pupils from the age of 2 to 16. Our schools are based in the town of Melton Mowbray and surrounding villages in the Borough of Melton and are easily commutable from Grantham, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham and Oakham.

As an organization, we are always looking to develop our staff to grow their career with us through mentoring and professional development opportunities. Our staff are driven by one main vision, to do our best for every single pupil so that they can develop to their full potential, to act courageously and with integrity in all that they do.

The successful candidate will need to be an organised and creative person with good IT skills and a commitment to transforming the life choices of young people. You will also need to be confident in the use of IT and be able to assist in preparing materials for lessons

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Our Senior Leadership Team work collaboratively across the Trust to enhance each school, whilst allowing them to keep their own sense of individuality.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Inclusivity

• We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

• Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

• Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

• High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
• Career progression opportunities within the Trust
• Occupational sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye care tests
• On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BR/SRD/GRV)
• Employee wellbeing schemes
• Accessible central services including HR, finance, and IT.
• A minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 16th September 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Start date: October/November 2026

(We may interview suitable candidates before this date, so early enquiries/applications are encouraged)

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

Mowbray Education Trust embraces and welcomes diversity and equality.

Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.

Mowbray Education Trust ~ Children first