Learning Support Assistant
Dinnington High School, Sheffield, S25 2NZ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 September 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: 37 hours per week, term time, plus x2 inset days Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,583 to £25,989
What skills and experience we're looking for
Responsible to: ASENCO
Based at: Dinnington High School
Paid on: Band D
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST
Facilitate individuals/groups of students’ access to and progress in the curriculum, usually by assisting the students in class but sometimes in a withdrawal situation, and impact positively on students’ learning and achievement.
MAIN DUTIES
- To encourage and motivate students and to increase their self-esteem and independence.
- Together with the subject teacher and Inclusion Department develop an understanding of student’s needs and methods of working, supporting with rewards, sanctions and individual learning and behaviour plans as required.
- To adopt a general role of care for all students.
- To support students for assessment purposes when appropriate.
- To reinforce subject matter delivered by the class teacher.
- To reinforce or clarify spoken and written instructions.
- Where appropriate, to work with students in the classroom or in a withdrawal situation.
- To develop students language, basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- To implement Academy/Trust policies.
- To have a basic grasp of ICT and be prepared, with support and training, to monitor progress of students upon whom they focus.
- To support the department in minor administrative tasks.
Additional Duties
- To carry out duties under the direction and supervision of the ASENCO, subject leader and the class teacher.
- To be willing to adapt and be flexible in duties and approaches.
- To attend meetings as required within terms of employment.
- To help with the preparation of resources and equipment and other clerical duties as appropriate.
- To attend INSET sessions within the academy as required by terms of employment and further sessions for personal development at the Learning Support Assistant’s discretion.
Procedures and Administration
- To keep records of work undertaken with students and with the class teacher to identify progress achieved.
- With training, to access available data to monitor student progress and achievement.
- To communicate and pass on information to the class teacher and ASENCO.
- Alongside the subject teacher, to understand and act upon aims, objectives and targets of both EHCP and Student Support Plans and to implement Code of Practice.
- To be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
- To observe at all times confidentiality appropriate to the post and to work with Trust guidelines of Data Protection.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your line manager.
- You may be required to work up to 2 evenings per academic year to support Trust events.
FOR NEW STAFF - Please note this job has a Probationary Period of 6 Months and a Notice Period of 1 Month.
Safeguarding Statement
Our specialist provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, provide professional references, and follow all safeguarding policies and training requirements. Safeguarding is the responsibility of every member of staff, and we promote a culture of vigilance, professionalism, and care.
What the school offers its staff
Cycle to Work Scheme
Professional development
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Dinnington High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1005 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- l.lewis@nclt.ac.uk
Dinnington High School is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously valuing our greatest asset – our people. In all our work with students, staff and parents, we strive to follow the Dinnington Way: kindness, respect, excellence.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.
Why Work for Us?
· NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
· A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
· Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
· Attractive pension scheme
· Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
· A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
Arranging a visit to Dinnington High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.lewis@nclt.ac.uk.
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