Learning Support Assistant

Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL

6 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Level 2a points 3 – 4 £15,249– £15,488 per annum, actual salary (£24,796 – £25,185 pro rata)
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Level 2a points 3 – 4 £15,249– £15,488 per annum, actual salary (£24,796 – £25,185 pro rata)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and confident individual to join our welcoming and inclusive school community as a Learning Support Assistant in our SEND department. No previous experience is necessary, as full training will be provided. You will work across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting students in the classroom alongside teachers across a variety of subjects. Your role will involve helping students with their learning, ensuring they feel valued and supported as they strive to make outstanding progress. Our school prides itself on being a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children with special educational needs, committed to helping them overcome challenges, and motivated to inspire confidence and growth. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the next phase of development at our school, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape a brighter future for our students! Apply now

How to apply for the role: Application is by completed application form via my new term, just click on the link on our website or click on the QR code above. Closing Date - Monday 17th November 2025 at 9.00am

Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE, paragraph 220). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures.

The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy. At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

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 Sandy Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-secondary-school

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