Learning Support Assistant
Broadstone Middle School, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday), Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,427 – £26,846 per annum
Actual salary
- £19,329 – £19,636 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you believe that every child deserves someone who will encourage them, champion them and help them believe in themselves?
Do you want a role where the support you give today could spark a child’s confidence, unlock their potential and shape their future?
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our caring, inclusive and child-centred school community. This is an opportunity to be part of the moments that matter: helping a child master a new skill, overcome a challenge, make a friend, find their voice or simply feel that they belong.
Every day brings something different. One moment you might be helping a pupil grasp a difficult concept, the next providing reassurance when they’re feeling overwhelmed, celebrating their achievements or helping them take an important step towards greater independence. Through your patience, encouragement and belief in them, you’ll help children grow not only in their learning, but in their confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting individual pupils and small groups to access learning and achieve their potential.
- Delivering engaging learning activities that build confidence, independence and a love of learning.
- Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
- Building strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Supporting pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development.
- Adapting support to meet individual needs, including those of pupils with SEND.
- Encouraging positive play, friendships and wellbeing during breaktimes and lunchtimes.
- Monitoring progress and share observations to help pupils receive the support they need.
- Contributing to the wider life of the school and its vibrant community.
Who we’re looking for:
- Someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and helping them succeed.
- Kind, patient and nurturing, with a natural ability to build trust and rapport.
- A positive role model who brings enthusiasm, encouragement and empathy to every interaction.
- An excellent communicator who works well with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Calm, adaptable and resilient when facing challenges.
- Committed to inclusion and ensuring every child feels seen, heard and valued.
- A team player who understands that small actions can make a big difference in a child’s life.
- Passionate about helping children develop the skills, confidence and belief they need to thrive.
What the school offers its staff
About us:
Broadstone Middle School is a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of its community and part of the Southern Education Trust. We believe that education should provide every child with the opportunities, support and inspiration they need to realise their potential, celebrating differing needs, talents and cultures while helping pupils grow into confident, caring and capable citizens.
Serving pupils aged 9 to 13, we combine high expectations with strong pastoral care, creating a secure and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. We are passionate about developing the whole child, nurturing academic success alongside personal growth, resilience and positive relationships. Our dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that pupils feel safe, valued and ready to flourish.
Why join us?
- Comprehensive support, Induction and training package
- We’re a supportive team who’ll have your back during the good, the bad, and the “Did that really just happen?” moments.
- Professional development opportunities because we’re all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once!
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference!
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme and our Cycle to Work Scheme.
- The opportunity to develop your career in a School, and within the Southern Education Trust – a growing Trust where our mission is “making lives better” and our values are kindness, collaboration and creativity.
Further information about the job
Whether you’re experienced in a school setting or looking to take the next step in your career, what matters most is your commitment to children. If you believe in bringing out the best in every pupil and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 21st October 2026
Interview date: 3rd November 2026
Please note: Applications may be viewed on receipt and interviews arranged sooner than the above date.
Become part of our journey by completing our Support Staff Application Form and returning it to recruitment@southern.education if you would like to apply (please see our Learning Support Assistant Job Description and BMS Safeguarding Children Policy for further information).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Isabel at the recruitment address, who will be happy to assist you.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
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)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Broadstone Middle School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 542 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@southern.education
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