Learning Support Assistant

Vacancy:        Learning Support Assistant

CONTRACT:                 29 hrs 10 mins per week -TERM TIME ONLY

Fixed contract until August 31st, 2026

START DATE:               As soon as possible depending on pre-employment checks

 

SALARY SCALE:           Band B Pt 3 + SEN Allowance

* This would be pro-rata for hours and Term Time ONLY (approx. £17,000 per year)

 

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant whose principal role is to provide in-classroom support to our SEND students, under the direction of the teacher. The role involves providing both academic support and welfare support. This is a fixed term post, starting ASAP after all pre-employment checks have been completed. We are particularly but not solely interested in applicants who have the ability to support students in Maths, English and Science at Key Stage 4.

The successful candidate should be able to offer excellent communication skills and experience of working with young people would be an advantage. Applicants must have at least a grade C or 4 in English or Maths at GCSE/Level 2. Original evidence of qualifications will be required at interview. 

This position provides excellent preparation for people who are considering careers in teaching and who are looking to gain experience of working with young people or working in a school setting.

 For more information about the SEND Department please follow this link:

https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/send-department/

Please complete a supporting letter of no more than one side of A4 stating your suitability for the post.

Please email the supporting letter and application to Recruitment@woodgreenacademy.co.uk

and marked in the subject line, “Application for Learning Support Assistant”.

Closing date:               Friday 17th April 2026 at 9:00 am

Interviews:                  Interviews will be held w/c 27th April 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All shortlisted applications will be subject to Safeguarding checks, including online searches as part of due diligence checks, and the successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks included children’s barred list and right to work in the UK regulations.

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974