Learning Support Assistant

Alcester Grammar School, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  4 July 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  20 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,833.69 p.a. (AGS NJC Band D: SCP 7-11 ) Full Time - 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.40am to 15.40 pm Working 190 days per year (AGS Term Time, INSET days, school holidays to make total 190 working day p.a.)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Actual Salary: £18,833.69 per annum Plus Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary Based on AGS Band D: SCP 7-11 (SCP 7 = £25,584 x 32.5/37 hours x 43.7/52.143 weeks ) / AGS NJC Band D: SCP 7-11 £13.26 to £14.13 per hour

Full Time (student support hours): 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8:40 am-15:40 pm

Working 190 days across the AGS term time dates, INSET days, and school holiday days to make a total of 190 working days per annum.

Required from: September 2025

*** Applicants interested in a part time role of 2, 3 or 4 days per week are also welcome to apply ***

The Department

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 SEN support, working in partnership with subject teachers and supervising small group interventions. Learning Support Assistants are vital in supporting students to feel confident in their abilities. And motivating them to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will be both committed and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. Previous experience of supporting students with SEND in a school setting would be advantageous. We are happy to accept applications seeking full or part time hours.

This is a rare opportunity to join a unique and happy school. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will assist in maintaining our inclusive environment, ensuring all pupils make the most of their education.

The SEND Team

We are a small team, currently consisting of the SENCo, Assistant SENCo Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support Assistants. We work in a unique way within the school setting and are looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

Person Specification

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

Qualifications:

• GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C (or equivalent)

Experience:

• Experience of working with students in a school setting

• Experience of working with SEND students is an advantage

• Experience of working within SEND team is not essential as training will be provided in school and externally, if necessary

Relationships:

• A commitment to students as individuals

• A sensitive attitude to students of all abilities and ages and the ability to support teachers to meet the needs of those with Special Educational needs

• Supporting students to ensure they feel confident in their abilities

• A recognition of the importance of partnership with parents

• A supportive and cooperative approach to colleagues

Personal Characteristics:

• A commitment to the AGS ethos

• A willingness to continue learning and developing as a learning support assistant

• A reflective approach to their own practice and to the overall performance of the department

• Hard working and adaptable

• Happy to work independently or in collaboration

• Able to carry initiatives through to their conclusion

• Friendly and approachable

• Well organised and able to meet deadlines

• Demonstrate a passion for working with pupils with additional needs and an ability to enthuse students of all ages

• A commitment to safeguarding children’s well being

• A commitment to playing a part in the wider life of the school

It is recommended that you contact the SENCo for more information about this role: c.brown@alcestergs.com

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Alcester Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1292 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alcester Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alcester-grammar-school

A unique and happy school, where you can indulge your creativity, refine your skills, and enjoy an atmosphere that respects your professional autonomy. With delightful students, grateful parents and supportive colleagues, teaching doesn't get much better than this.

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