Learning Support Assistant

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7BW

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,916.00 - £21,244.00 Annually (Actual) NJC10-14, Part Time, Term Time only

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Part Time (30 hours a week), Term Time only, Temporary (Maternity Cover)

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who will be a member of our Learning Support Team, under the leadership and supervision of the SENCO and Deputy SENCO.

The role involves providing in-class support and small group interventions for young people, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment to allow students to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Strong communication and professional relationships are essential with students, staff and families, as well as external agencies. We are looking for someone with high expectations for all students, in line with the school ethos of allowing all students to shine brightly.

The successful candidate will form an integral part of reviewing student progress and setting targets to support the development of our young people. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, particularly those with additional needs.

For more information regarding the role please review the attached job description. For further queries or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact Laura Vials, SENDCo at LVials@rushcliffespencer.org.uk

Alternatively, please contact the HR team for any general queries on HR@rushcliffespencer.org.uk

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school located in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Rushcliffe has been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and, in 2021, was reaccredited as a World Class School for the second time. We offer a range of comprehensive benefits such as Health Assured, Cycle Scheme, Eye Tests for DSE users, Employee Assistance Programmes, Wellbeing support, Childcare vouchers, and Tech Scheme. We support each other to shine brightly.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.

Applying for the job

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About Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2032 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rushcliffe Spencer Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rushcliffe-spencer-academy

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school located in West Bridgford, Nottingham. Rushcliffe Spencer Academy has been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and, in 2021, was reaccredited as a World Class School for the second time. .

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