Learning Support Assistant – Level 3
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- HC05 SCP06 – SCP11 = £19,139 - £20,725
What skills and experience we're looking for
Learning Support Assistant – Level 3
Permanent Contract – term-time only
Full Time
Initially based at The Aconbury Centre
Salary:HC05 SCP06 – SCP11 = £19,139 - £20,725
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to contribute to the vision for the service and support our pupilsin a range of subjects, including English and Mathematics, as well as being able to offer pastoral care.This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils’ levels of success within the service.
You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Candidates will need to be patient and understanding of difficulties that can be experienced by our pupils and have excellent communication skills.Candidates will also need to:
- Support the education, care and welfare of pupils, under the direction of the Headteacher and other designated teachers.
- Support or deliver education sessions to small groups or on a one-to-one basis at a variety of locations.
- Help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
- Improve pupil’s confidence, motivation, social skills and relationships, enabling them to face new and challenging situations.
- Improve pupil’s attendance and punctuality.
- Work on your own initiative.
- Be a good timekeeper, flexible, accommodating and a team player.
For an informal discussion and/or to arrange a visit, please contact Sarah Mobbs, Interim Head of Centre – The Aconbury Centre, 01432 341096.
Application forms and further details are available from Hoople. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Closing date:Monday 27thApril 2026
Interviews:Wednesday 29thApril 2026
HPRS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.
What the school offers its staff
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons.The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team).
This is an exciting time to join HPRS due to the future growth of the service, with the aim of St. David’s and Aconbury coming together on one site to expand the alternative provision offer for the young people of Herefordshire.
HPRS provides a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners. The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee, an effective Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff.
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
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.
About Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 59 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service website
- Email address
- nicholas.butterworth@hoopleltd.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 383890
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons. The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team).
HPRS provides a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners. The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee and Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff.
You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicholas.butterworth@hoopleltd.co.uk.
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