Learning Support Assistant
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AF24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 3 £21,114 - £22,130 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
What we need:
Due to the continued expansion of the Academy and its learning support offer,we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team in the Specialised Learning Centre (SLC). The role of the SLC is to ensure that all students achieve their potential and any barriers to learning are identified and supported. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be required to work with the SLC team to enhance the education of our students, provide support to students in the classroom, both in groups and on a one-to-one basis, and have a flexible approach to be able to respond to the changing needs of our students.
The ability to work flexibly across all age groups and subject areas, and the confidence to deal with challenging behaviours is essential for this role.
The ability to offer First Aid support or to be willing to undertake First Aid training would be desirable. Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs is desirable, but not essential.
Are you right for the role?
Do you have:
- Minimum of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification
- Good working knowledge of ICT
- High expectations of students to enable motivation and challenge
- Ability to multi-task, be flexible and resourceful
- A positive, ‘can do’ attitude
- An existing First Aid qualification or a willingness to train
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Free on-site car parking and secure cycle store.
- Cycle to work scheme following successful probation period.
- Occupational sick pay
- Blue Light Discount Card
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all of its pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance. We recognise
that some children may be especially vulnerable to abuse. We recognise that children
who are abused or neglected may find it difficult to develop a sense of self-worth and to
view the world in a positive way. We will always take a considered and sensitive
approach in order that we can support all of our pupils
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.
About Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1314 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Robert Pattinson Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@srpa.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01522882020
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is a comprehensive school with a tradition of academic, social, creative and sporting excellence for students aged between 11 and 19. Our purpose is to enable students to fulfil their potential as individuals and as outstanding members of the community. To this end, we work to establish a social ethos which encourages a sense of security, mutual respect and tolerance for all. We have good working relationships with our parents, partner primary and secondary schools as well as international partners.
The Academy is situated on an extensive, beautiful site offering purpose-built facilities on the outskirts of Lincoln, towards the Nottinghamshire border. The area boasts affordable housing and good road and rail networks to the South and Midlands.
Arranging a visit to Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@srpa.co.uk.
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