Learning Support Assistant
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,690.00 - £19,287.00 Annually (Actual) The full time equivalent pay is £25,185 pa. rising to £25,989 pa. Bright Futures NJC scale points 4 to 6 (Bright Futures Grade 3).
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Learning Support Assistant
Part time and term-time only
Fixed term for 6 months (reviewed biannually)
Required for September 2026
Overview of the Role
We are seeking an empathetic and motivated person to provide support to a student with an EHCP. The successful candidate will have an interest in working with children with SEND and a willingness to undergo relevant training.
JOB SUMMARY
The role arises to support a student with an EHCP who begins Year 8 in September. We are seeking a learning support assistant to work as part of a team of two, to meet their needs. The role is subject to funding and will be reviewed after 6 months, in line with the EHCP process.
1. Supporting the student:
To develop an understanding of the specific needs of the student(s) to be supported.
To establish a rapport and a supportive relationship with the student(s), promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion.
Provide support based on a detailed knowledge of the students’ personal and physical care needs.
To aid the student(s) to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom.
To promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
To establish acceptance and inclusion of the student(s) in the classroom.
To manage the student(s) as advised by the SENDCO and class teacher.
To promote/reinforce the students’ self-esteem.
To ensure the safety of the student(s) whilst at school.
To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the students’ access to learning plan.
2. Specific to the student:
To assist the student(s) in their transfer from transport on arrival and departure from the school site.
To accompany the student(s) to all their lessons, ensuring their safe movement between classes at quiet times.
To provide social and emotional support including:
Access to wellbeing resources including mindfulness and sensory tools.
Building trusting relationships and discussion of potential worries, concerns or anxieties.
Access to a safe space when overwhelmed.
Facilitating attendance at extra-curricular activities.
Ensuring the student has social time with friends.
To attend to physical and personal needs including:
Supervising her access to specialist equipment including a hoist to aid toilet access and movement in and out of their wheelchair.
Supervising food consumption.
Attending to medical needs as required.
Implementation of a personal activity plan as directed by the occupational therapist.
Implementation of a physiotherapy plan as directed by the physiotherapist.
To provide individual supervision:
during physical education and dance lessons.
in practical lessons including design and technology and science.
on educational and recreational visits during the school day.
Liaise with other professionals involved in the care management of the student(s).
3. Supporting the SENDCO and Class Teacher
To provide feedback about the students’ difficulties and/or progress to the SENDCO and class teacher
To participate in minor administrative tasks to support the learning of all students.
To attend associate staff meetings and participate in training and reviews.
To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENDCO, or if unavailable, to the senior tutor.
4. Supporting the Bright Futures Educational Trust
To contribute to annual review meetings as appropriate.
To participate in relevant professional development.
To be aware of/follow school policies and procedures.
To maintain confidentiality about home-school/student-teacher/school work matters.
To complete any other task as reasonably directed by the Principal.
We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1384 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Altrincham Grammar School for Girls website
The Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. The Trust’s vision is the best for everyone, the best from everyone. Our values of community, passion and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.
There are currently twelve schools within the Trust. BFET is committed to providing all staff with the training and support they need to be the best in their profession. Benefits include: working cross-phase, knowledge exchange between our schools and the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring colleagues in their profession.
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS) was in the first cohort of schools to be designated a National Teaching School in 2011. AGGS is the lead school in the “Alliance for Learning”. Our teaching school alliance comprises schools of every type and phase, plus universities, throughout a wide geographical area. The impact of teaching school activities is felt within the Trust and far beyond. We have a reputation for excellence regionally and nationally, of which we are very proud. The successful candidates must be willing to engage in the school’s commitment to developing AGGS as a centre of excellence for teaching and learning.
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