Learning Support Assistant- Level 2

The Sutton Academy, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AU

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £25,614.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary Range: £18,376. Plus SEN Allowance £1590 per annum FTE, actual £1140.

Learning Support Assistant- Level 2 job summary

The successful candidate will work with and supervise individuals and groups of students under the direction/instruction of teaching and senior learning staff, inclusive of specific individual

learning needs, enabling access to learning for all students and providing assistance and

support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

SUPPORT FOR THE STUDENT

Establish good working relationships with students, acting as a role model

Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual student needs ensuring effective interaction

Provide specific support to students dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities, under the direction of the teacher/other senior learning staff.

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students

Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

To maximise the progress of individual students against local and national targets.

Promote self-esteem and independence

Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher

To provide one to one support in either a care or special needs capacity for individual students, as directed by the teacher

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

Provide clerical support (e.g. photocopying, filing, data input, collecting money etc.)

Assist with the display of students work

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans

In liaison with the teacher/other senior learning staff, utilise strategies to support students in achieving learning goals

Report student achievement, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format

Undertake student record keeping as requested

Administer routine tests and invigilate exams as directed.

Promote good student behaviour, dealing with conflict and incidents and encouraging students to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established academy policy

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and communicate information as required.

There may be a need to assist with personal care due to medical needs.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration student learning styles, including small group work

Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use

Prepare, maintain levels and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist students in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned)

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the academy ethos, aims and development/improvement plan

Have an awareness of and support the role of other colleagues

Attend relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities as required

Assist with the supervision of students out of directed lesson time, including before and after school and lunchtime if appropriate and within working hours

Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

High expectations of all students; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements

To be responsible for improving your own practice through observation, evaluation and discussion

To comply with the Data Protection Act and academy policies and procedures

The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

To comply with the academy’s Health and Safety Policy and associated safe working procedures and guidelines.

To comply with the academy’s Equality Policy and to ensure that it is implemented within the service area of the post.

To comply with the academy’s Data Protection Policy and Code of Practice within the service area of the post.

This post is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Checks

The details contained within this job description reflect the content of the job at the date it was prepared. However, it is inevitable that over time, the nature of the job may change. Existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, the academy will expect to revise this job description from time to time and will consult the post holder/s at the appropriate time.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. The Sutton Academy is committed to equal opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

About The Sutton Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1441 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Sutton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-sutton-academy

The Sutton Academy opened in September 2010 and is on a successful improvement journey having recently received an excellent ‘good’ judgement, the first in its history, and securing its best ever results in 2022.

We have a clear vision at the academy for students to achieve in all areas of academy life whilst nurturing their talents and passions. The academy ethos is built around the highest expectations of all and we see it as our duty to ensure that students have the best life chances possible; leaving the academy well prepared to take their place in the world. We strive for the best possible levels of achievement for all our students and are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching and learning. In return we have very clear expectations of student behaviour and commitment to learning.

Our students benefit from a modern learning environment with outstanding facilities. This helps to create a vibrant and positive learning community which is friendly, caring and purposeful.

We are aspirational for our students and see it as our duty to ensure they leave the academy as confident and responsible adults who are empowered to make real choices in their lives.

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