Learning Support Assistant

West Exe School, Exeter, EX2 9JU

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 June 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 pa (term time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade B - £18,733 to £19,027 (actual salary range)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, creative and dedicated individual to join our Learning Support Team. Our LSA’s support students both in and out of the classroom, motivating our students and providing 1:1 support or working with small groups. We strive to ensure that all students achieve the best possible outcomes and feel safe and secure in the school environment.

What the school offers its staff

West Exe School is a highly successful secondary school in the beautiful city of Exeter and without doubt, the greatest place to work in the Southwest. We have an unashamedly academic curriculum, disruption free classrooms and an unrivalled staff development programme.

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.

We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West Exe School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Exe School website
• Email address: recruitment@westexe.devon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01392 660100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-exe-school

The Ted Wragg Trust is an ambitious and inclusive Trust of Schools strengthening our communities through excellent education. Formed in 2013 with the aim of creating an outstanding educational experience for all of Exeter’s children no matter what their background or aptitudes, the Trust has since grown from a one school Trust to a 12 school Multi-Academy Trust and is responsible for the education of over 7000 children aged between 2-16.

Arranging a visit to West Exe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westexe.devon.sch.uk.

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