Learning support assistant in Alternative provision
Castlefield School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3LEThis job expired on 23 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a 32.5 hours per week post (initially fixed for a year), Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, term time only, including INSET days.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- £23,797 pro rata - £27,770 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they:
- Have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs and strategies to support children
- Are passionate about Special Needs Education
- Are committed to the role and the school
- Are organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Are able to provide creative, enriching and learning opportunities for the children
- Have high standards of spoken and written English
Hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification (unqualified applicants will not be considered)
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- A professional, supportive and highly experienced team who want to make a difference
- A large, well resourced and carefully planned learning environment
- A commitment to your CPD with opportunities to develop your practice
- Training as appropriate to the role
- Potential for a leadership role within our alternative provision
Further information about the job
Learning Support Assistant forAlternative Provision
Salary Grade: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Are you looking for a new challenge in a mainstream setting which offers a high level of reward? Are you interested in extending your current knowledge and experience of working with children who have special educational and complex needs? We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled individual to support a small group of pupils in our Alternative Provision.
Our Alternative Provision provides a small group of pupils with a bespoke specialist education within our mainstream school. The approach for each pupil is tailored to their needs and a broad curriculum is in place. Staff are trained to deliver specialist support including SALT and specific OT strategies.
Commitment to safeguarding
Castlefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
References will be sought, and an enhanced DBS check and an online profile search will be carried out for the successful candidate.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Castlefield School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, 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
- Castlefield School website
- Email address
- office@castlefield.bucks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01494 436018
Primary School with Nursery (ages 2 - 11 years)
Arranging a visit to Castlefield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@castlefield.bucks.sch.uk.
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