Learning Support Assistant 1:1

Booth Wood Academy, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4PG

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 August 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: £26,016.00 Annually (FTE) NJC 4: £26,016pa FTE : (£17,752pa pro rata)

Learning Support Assistant 1:1 job summary

We are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support.

About the Role

Fixed term contract , 29.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

The main task will be to support individual students with special educational needs, assist in maintaining good order and keeping pupils on task to achieve their full academic potential.

You will support the Academy's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support students.

Support students with special educational needs with an emphasis on students who are below literacy age related expectations.

Support students who require tests and assessments in areas such as reading, dyslexia etc.

Assist with the development and implementation of Pupil Profiles.

Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom.

Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.

Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate.

Monitor and evaluate students' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher and SENCO on student achievement, progress, and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.

About our Academy

Booth Wood Academy is set on the edge of Loughborough with a strong community feel and our pupils come from many different backgrounds making our school family diverse. We aim to be an inclusive academy, providing exciting learning experiences and stimulating curriculum which inspires our children to have an enquiring mind, to develop a love of learning and to equip them with the skills and confidence to have happy, healthy and successful futures. We strive to ensure they feel safe and happy so that they can achieve their personal potential in all areas of academy life.

Salary & Benefits

NJC 4: £ 26,016 FTE, (£17,52.65pa pro rata) - ( Pay award pending )

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

NVQ 3 Qualified or equivalent relating to supporting teaching and learning in schools

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent - desirable

Experience in supporting students who have difficulty in reading and writing

Record quantitative and qualitative data of intervention programmes in accordance with code of Practice

Commitment to and or experience of working with children and young people

Ability to show awareness to when it is appropriate to consult teachers about a child's behaviour or learning

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Booth Wood Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Booth Wood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/booth-wood-academy

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