Learning Support Assistant
King Edward VI Community College, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JX5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,182.00 - £19,485.00 Annually (Actual) Grade B
Learning Support Assistant job summary
We are seeking a committed and reflective Learning Support Assistant to join our school community, working as part of the wider staff team within a newly established SEN Hub (The Bothy), supporting autistic students (Years 7-11) experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
While the provision operates as a specialist space, it is an integral part of KEVICC and plays an important role in supporting our inclusive ethos. The provision aims to re-engage young people with learning, support emotional wellbeing, and develop confidence and resilience. Over time, this may include supported access to aspects of the mainstream curriculum, enrichment opportunities and wider school life.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the SENDCo, the Lead Teacher, and SEND Manager to promote emotional wellbeing and enable students to engage safely and positively with education.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Key Responsibilities
Support for Students
Support individual students and small groups with ASD and EBSA to engage in learning and provision activities
Build positive, trusting and emotionally secure relationships with students
Support students to develop emotional regulation, manage anxiety and participate in learning
Act as a consistent and supportive adult, modelling calm and appropriate behaviour
Support for Learning
Support the delivery of learning activities as planned by teaching staff
Assist in adapting resources to ensure accessibility for individual needs
Reinforce learning through clarification, repetition and encouragement
Support students to access both Bothy-based and, where appropriate, mainstream learning
Help implement personalised timetables and support bespoke learning pathways
Outdoor & Experiential Learning
Support outdoor and experiential learning activities as directed by staff
Encourage student participation, confidence and independence in practical activities
Promote safe, positive engagement in all activities
Support for Emotional Wellbeing
Work in a relational and responsive way, recognising students’ emotional needs
Support the use of autism-informed and trauma-informed strategies as directed by staff
Assist in de-escalation and co-regulation during periods of anxiety or distress
Contribute to a consistent and supportive environment
General Support
Work as part of a team, following direction from teaching staff and SEND leadership
Share relevant information with colleagues to support student progress and wellbeing
Support supervision of students during breaktimes and movement around the site where required
Support transitions into and out of the provision, including reintegration where appropriate
General Duties
Undertake duties as reasonably required, commensurate with the grade of the post
Person Specification
Essential
Experience of working with children or young people, particularly those with SEND (ASD and/or EBSA desirable)
Ability to work under direction and as part of a team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Calm, patient and supportive approach
Ability to follow guidance and implement agreed strategies
Commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice
Ability to support learning across a range of activities
Desirable
Experience working with students with SEND
Awareness of autism and/or emotionally based school avoidance
Experience supporting emotional regulation or wellbeing
Interest in outdoor learning, creative or practical activities
What We Offer
The opportunity to contribute to a developing bespoke SEND provision within an inclusive school community
A supportive and collaborative team with a strong relational ethos
A varied role supporting students with diverse needs
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people
This document outlines the duties for the time being to indicate the level of responsibility. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and the duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character to the job or the level of responsibility entailed.
Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About King Edward VI Community College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 940 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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