Learning Support Assistant

Manshead Church of England Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,943.00 Annually (Actual) Annual Salary - 3c (Points 6 to 9)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

30 Hours per week Term Time only, plus 5 training days

Required ASAP

Hours of work 8:30am to 3:30pm

Annual Salary - 3c (Points 6 to 9)

With pro rata salary starting at £17,943 per annum (£13.47 per hour)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant with good literacy and numeracy skills to work as part of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team. The successful candidates will provide support for our SEND students across the school and also support with the delivery of interventions.

You will need:

Motivation and a determination to make a difference

Good interpersonal and organisational skills

A caring, supportive attitude

For more information on this role, and to download an application pack to apply, visit our website: https://mansheadschool.co.uk/vacancies/ where you will be redirected to My New Term to make your application.

To find out more about Manshead CE Academy, visits are positively encouraged in order meet our students, staff and the Headteacher. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Vicky Sharp, PA to the Headteacher & HR Officer, on 01582 679400 or email sharpv@mansheadschool.co.uk

Please note that his post is subject to enhanced disclosure.

Closing date: 9am Friday 17th July

Interviews: Monday 27th July

‘The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

‘CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.’

Aspire, Serve, Flourish

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

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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Manshead Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1134 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Manshead Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manshead-cofe-academy

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