Learning Support Assistant
Curledge Street Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5BA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
28 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.25 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - TBC
Actual salary
- £18,278 - £20,410 (£25,077 - £28,001 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about giving young children the very best start to their learning journey?
Curledge Street Academy are seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant in Key Stage 2 with experience to join their team (desirable). The successful candidate will provide teaching and learning support, under the guidance of the class teacher, to pupils in all areas of the curriculum.
Our SEND Learning Support Assistant will assist in the supervision of pupils and promote learning and safety, for example, at break and lunch times and on educational visits, promoting positive behaviour patterns, raising self-esteem and improving independent working in pupils to assist in their education and growth.
Key responsibilities include;
- Assisting with the observation and monitoring of pupil progress.
- Maintaining accurate records of interventions and tracking achievements.
- Assist with the preparation of differentiated learning materials and organise classroom displays.
- Support the delivery of engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
- Experience in a school setting (desirable).
There may also be a requirement to administer First Aid, subject to appropriate training.
We will provide Safeguarding, and any other relevant training required to support you in working effectively within our settings.
The hours will be 8.40am – 3.20pm. Monday to Friday.
**This is a fixed term position until 31 August 2027**
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
Further information about the job
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 Curledge Street Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 450 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Curledge Street Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
Curledge Street Academy aims to create a learning environment which gives a ‘Flying Start to Lifelong Learning’.
To become a ‘Lifelong Learner’ in the 21st century, our children will need to be resilient and confident individuals, with an ability to relate to others and communicate their thoughts and ideas with humility and understanding.
To this end we have four key values at the heart of our curriculum:
Our core ethos value is one of respect. We encourage all members of our school community to be respectful to others. To empathise and value one another’s opinions and beliefs. Our other key learning values are independence, creativity and collaboration.
Arranging a visit to Curledge Street Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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