X2 Learning Support Assistants

eTeach UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking two dedicated Learning Support Assistants at Wreake Valley Academy to support students' learning and development. This permanent role involves 28.75 hours per week and requires NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in an educational setting. Candidates should have good numeracy, literacy skills, and a warm, encouraging demeanor. Responsibilities include assisting teachers and facilitating inclusive learning. Interested applicants should apply online and submit a supporting statement.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaboration with colleagues

Access to professional networks

Bradgate Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teaching and learning in an educational setting.
• Ability to facilitate learning and build positive relationships.
• Strong communication skills to engage with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering pupils’ education.
• Plan and prepare differentiated resources for students.
• Support the learning of individual students in all subjects.

Skills

Good influencing skills to encourage pupils

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Basic IT skills

Team player

High expectations for all children

Great sense of humour

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience

Job description

X2 Learning Support Assistants Wreake Valley Academy

Permanent

28.75 hours per week; Term Time + Inset Days (39 wks)

Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 (£16,732 to £17,018 per annum)

Start Date: ASAP

Application Close Date: 9.00am, Tuesday 6th January 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Wk commencing 12th January 2026.

Are you a hardworking and motivated individual? Do you have experience of supporting teaching and learning within a classroom? Would you like to work within a supportive team and have a positive impact on the young people we support? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking two confident, hard‑working and committed Learning Support Assistants to join us at Wreake Valley Academy on a permanent basis for 28.75 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting all young people to achieve their potential, no matter what individual challenges they may face.

Responsibilities

The main focus of this role is to facilitate learning across the broad curriculum and to facilitate the building of positive and appropriate relationships with their peers; this may mean dealing with challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will assist the class teacher in delivering pupils’ education. This includes contributing to planning and preparation of differentiated resources and individual instruction. The Learning Support Assistant will support the learning of individual students within the classroom in all subjects.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 2 qualified or have equivalent experience of supporting teaching and learning in an educational setting
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic IT skills
• Good influencing skills to encourage pupils to interact with others and be socially responsible
• High expectations and work to ensure that all children can succeed in their learning
• Team player
• Great sense of humour

Benefits

• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise
• Opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources
• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes
• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack)

Application Process

1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy
2. Apply using the online application form
3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position

Accessibility

If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.

Safeguarding

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in a manner that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

Inclusion

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.