Advanced Learning Support Assistant

Settlebeck School, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AL

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) Band D, Point 1 to 3 (£28,598 to £29,540 FTE)

Advanced Learning Support Assistant job summary

FIXED TERM ROLE UNTIL 31 AUGUST 2027

BAND D, POINT 1 TO 3 (£28,598 TO £29540 FTE, £17,651.15 TO £18,232.71 PRO RATA)

26 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME (40 WEEKS)

Settlebeck School are seeking a dedicated Advanced Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and independence, and create an inclusive, supportive environment that enables every student—particularly those with SEND—to achieve their full potential.

As an Advanced LSA, you will:

• Provide high-quality support to enhance teaching and learning across the school
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence, independence, and aspiration
• Support students with SEND, helping remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes
• Deliver targeted interventions and adapted learning strategies
• Contribute to pupil assessments, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and progress reviews
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to support pupils holistically

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE, online searches will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Settlebeck School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Settlebeck School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Settlebeck School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/settlebeck-school

Settlebeck School is a vibrant, warm and friendly school, with 196 pupils, 11-16 on roll where excellent staff/student relationships are a strength of the school. We are incredibly proud of our school and its' designation as a resourced provision for autism.

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