Learning Support Assistants

St Mary's Church of England High School; Bury Green; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Church of England High School in England is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work within our Inclusion Team, supporting teachers to deliver high-quality teaching and helping all students make good progress.

Ideally you will have experience working with children and young people, including those with diverse learning or behavioural needs, and you will act as a key worker providing SEND support and healthcare plan guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with and motivating children and young people, including those with learning, emotional and/or behavioural needs.
• Will act as a key worker, providing support and guidance to students with SEND needs.
• Supporting students with healthcare plans such as epilepsy.
• We offer opportunities to develop towards HLTA status.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver high-quality teaching and ensure all students make good progress.
• Provide support and guidance to students with SEND needs as a key worker.
• Assist with healthcare plan implementations and related student needs.

Skills

Student support

SEND experience

Healthcare plans

Child motivation

Team collaboration

Job description

You will work as part of our Inclusion Team, supporting teachers to provide high-quality teaching and ensuring that all students are able to make good progress in their learning.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with and motivating children and young people, preferably including those with a range of learning, emotional and/or behavioural needs. You will be caring, patient and committed to helping students achieve their potential. The role will involve you working as key worker, providing support and guidance to students with SEND needs. The role also involves supporting student a with healthcare plans such as epilepsy.

We are committed to the professional development and career progression of our Learning Support Assistants. There will be opportunities to develop your skills and experience, with encouragement and support for those wishing to work towards HLTA status.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, enhanced DBS, online searches and other checks required by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026)