Learning Support Assistants

The Park Community School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Park Community School in Swindon is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to support learning in classrooms across a range of subjects, with a focus on students with additional needs. You will be a key worker for identified students, helping them access learning and reach their potential.

You will work under teaching staff with the SEND team to support wellbeing, development and independence, liaising with parents and carers as needed. DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting children or young people.
• Basic understanding of adolescent development and learning needs.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with both students and adults.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality in-class support to help students access the curriculum.
• Acting as a key worker for identified students, promoting progress and wellbeing.
• Supporting pupils’ welfare, personal development and emotional needs, especially SEND.
• Assisting with learning activities as directed by teaching staff.
• Offering clerical and administrative support to ensure SEND records are accurate.
• Monitoring student engagement and sharing observations with teachers and SEND leaders.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and modelling high expectations.
• Upholding safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and health & safety policies.
• Supervising at break/lunch times and accompanying students on trips as needed.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Adolescent development

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Positive relationships

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary:NJC Grade C: £26,847 - £27,274 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Please note that the pro-rata salary for these roles is between £20,648 (C6) and £20,977 (C7) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment)

Working Pattern:These are two positions:

One permanent positionworking 33.23hours per week, 39weeks per year (Monday to Friday) One fixed term position working 33.23hours per week, 39weeks per year (Monday to Friday) until 31st August 2027

The Park Community School is seeking two compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our dedicated staff team. These roles places a strong emphasis on in‑class learning support within a secondary school environment, alongside acting as a key worker for identified students, helping them access learning and achieve their potential. At The Park Community School, we strive to be a positive, caring community where every individual is valued and respected. We aim to provide a high‑quality learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence and a love of lifelong learning.

We encourage students to develop confidence, respect the ideas and differences of others, and reflect thoughtfully on their own values and beliefs. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious, designed to offer every child the best possible education.

You will play a vital role in supporting students’ learning, wellbeing and development, contributing to an inclusive, supportive and purposeful school community.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of teaching staff and the SEND team, you will provide support within classrooms across a range of subjects, helping to ensure all students—particularly those with additional needs can fully engage in their learning.

Key Responsibilities

Providing high‑quality in‑class supportto help students access the curriculum

Acting as a key workerfor identified students, promoting their progress, wellbeing and independence, as well as liaising with parents and carers

Supporting pupils’ welfare, personal development and emotional needs,especially forthose with SEND

Assisting with learning activities as directed by teaching staff

Offering clerical and administrative support to ensure accurate SEND records for those children supported through the role

Monitoring student engagement and progress and sharing observations with teachers and SEND leaders

Encouraging positive behaviour and modelling high expectations

Upholding school policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and health & safety

Assisting with supervision at break/lunch times and accompanying students on trips as needed

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings energy, patience, empathy and commitmentto supporting young people in a busy secondary environment.

Essential

Experience working with or supporting children or young people

Basic understanding of adolescent development and learning needs

Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to build positive relationships with both students and adults

Desirable

Experience supporting young people with SEND

Understanding of secondary‑phase curriculum expectations

Additional training in learning strategies or specific SEND needs

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant qualification

Why Join Us?

You will become part of a dedicated team working to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. We offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives

If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 26th November2026, interviews will be held on 1st December2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.