Learning Support Assistant
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2NL21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
2 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,587.65 - £19,180.00 Annually (Actual) The full time equivalent pay is £24,404 pa. rising to £25,183 pa. Bright Futures NJC scale points 4 to 6 (Bright Futures Grade 3).
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Learning Support Assistant
Part time working 32.1 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Term-time only
Fixed term for 6 months (reviewed biannually)
Required for September 2025
JOB SUMMARY
The role arises to support a student with an EHCP who begins Year 7 in September. We are seeking two learning support assistants to meet their needs. The role is subject to funding and will be reviewed after 6 months, in line with the EHCP process.
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.
We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.
Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.
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 are not accepted.
About Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1368 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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