Learning Support Assistant

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours per week – 39 weeks per year (term time + 5)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Ongoing Temp to begin with
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary £18,502.45 -£19,463.24

What skills and experience we're looking for

Relevant Experience

Recent successful experience working with students of relevant learning age in a learning environment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Have knowledge of Child Protection, Health and Safety and care legislation

• Working knowledge of relevant policies, code of practice and legislation

• Good understanding of child development and learning processes

• Good understanding of statutory frameworks, relevant to teaching and education

• Understand classroom roles and responsibilities and your own role within this

• To be able to contribute effectively to personalised provision by taking practical account of diversity

• Able to support teaching staff effectively with strategies which best support our individual pupils and those with additional needs
• Use of ICT and be able to use effectively in the learning environment
• Good communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school.
• The opportunity to work with a supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
• Friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements.
• A comprehensive induction programme when joining the school
• An Investors in People approved school where staff are supported and encouraged to take part in professional development programmes with the opportunity to share best practice within your own department and with staff from other specialisms.
• A fantastic school to gain a wealth of experience to grow your career.

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

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
Application forms can be accessed from www.sandbachhigh.co.uk

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Learning Support Assistant.docx - 8.25 MB (opens in new tab)

About Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1358 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College website
• Email address: recruitment@sandbachhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandbach-high-school-and-sixth-form-college

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College enjoys a pleasant situation in the historic market town of Sandbach. As a community we work together to create a secure and friendly environment in which individuals can grow intellectually, emotionally and socially.

We are proud to be registered with ‘Investors In People’ and continue to support the development of our teachers and support staff. We offer regular training programmes as well as staff well-being activities. Our school offers an exciting, rewarding and supportive environment for all our staff enabling them to grow and build on their skills.

We take pride in being a caring and well-ordered community where everyone is encouraged to develop self-awareness and personal responsibility and play a full part in the life of the school. Our Code of Conduct is based on respect, courtesy and consideration. We make sure that students who work hard, help others and show responsibility in their behaviour are properly recognised through our awards system.

Our extensive curriculum is broad and balanced, giving all students the opportunity to develop their potential. A wide range of learning and teaching strategies is used to actively involve students in the learning process. Progress is carefully assessed and monitored.

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