Learning Support Assistant Level 2

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 30.42 hours per week, term time plus 3 days, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427 - £27,274 pro rata
• Actual salary: Actual salary £18,468 - £19,060
• Pay scale: NJC5 - NJC7

What skills and experience we're looking for

PURPOSE

To support students within a classroom, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis. To advise staff on the specific needs of students and how best to use this information to target appropriate support.

Essential qualifications

• 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics

Essential Experience

• Be able to work effectively within a team
• Be able to produce reports in a timely manner and carry out basic administrative tasks

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Be able to relate to young people
• Be able to supervise and assist students
• Have good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
• Have good IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft packages
• Have good organisational skills

Essential Personal Qualities

• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
• Have the ability to establish good working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
• Be a team player used to working collaboratively
• Be willing to undergo training as necessary
• Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm for oneself and the students in your care
• Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that ‘every student counts’
• Be adaptable and resilient
• Be flexible with an ability to respond to emerging initiatives which support students learning
• Be proactive in supporting colleagues
• Possess a good sense of humour Be professional in relation to conduct, appearance, punctuality and attendance
• Be willing to attend relevant CPD and support the CPD of others

SAFEGUARDING

St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

- NJC pay scale: NJC 5 – NJC7 - £26,427 - £27,274 pro rata, actual salary £18,468 - £19,060

- Term time plus 3 days.

- Potential for a job share.

- Local Government pension scheme.

- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA-2-SEP-2026.pdf - 2.35 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1483 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website
• Email address: knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-church-of-england-academy

An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

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