Nursing Learning Support Assistant

Stockport Academy's SEND co; Stockport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Stockport Academy seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students with learning difficulties. This part-time role involves helping students aged 11-16, ensuring they achieve their potential in a welcoming educational environment. With a commitment to high educational standards and a supportive community, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maths & English GCSE Grade C or above.
• Skills in supporting students with learning disabilities required.
• Nursing skills beneficial for intimacy care.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Inspire students aged 11–16 to achieve their full potential.
• Provide intimate care where necessary.

Skills

Nursing skills

Ability to support students with learning difficulties

Education

Maths & English GCSE Grade C or above

Job description

Stockport Academy is an award-winning secondary school, graded Good by Ofsted. The successful applicant will join a school where inspectors noted that staff are 'highly motivated because they feel valued'. Stockport Academy is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Contractual hours: 25

Basis: Part Time

Region: Stockport

Job category/type: Support Staff

Date posted: 10/06/2025

Job reference: REQ003516

25 hrs per week, Term Time plus 1 week of INSET

Stockport Academy is an oversubscribed secondary school in Greater Manchester that has been recently recognised as Secondary School of the Year at the MEN Schools Awards.

It is a diverse, tolerant, and welcoming community, where Ofsted inspectors describe standards as ‘high’ and where ‘relationships between pupils and teachers are typically strong and pupils trust teachers to help them improve their work’. Inspectors noted that ‘staff are proud to be part of the school community’.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an environment where students’ behaviour is impeccable, where they treat each other and staff with respect, have genuine enjoyment of school, and enjoy their learning. The Academy is on the road to outstanding and has a relentless drive to ensure the best possible education for students in our care.

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant with nursing skills to join an established team of Teaching Assistants. The role involves supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities, including those requiring intimate care, and inspiring students aged 11–16 to achieve their full potential and enjoy school.

Successful candidates must hold Maths & English GCSE Grade C or above.