Learning Support Assistant(s)
Church Stretton School, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Term time: Two posts available :- 29 hours term time only 15 hours term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2027
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,427
Pay scale
- Grade 4 SCP 5
Hourly rate
- £13.70
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants to provide effective support within our SEND department. There are two fixed-term vacancies available: one for 29 hours per week and one for up to 15 hours per week. The successful candidates will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils in achieving their full potential.
The successful candidates should meet the following criteria:
Keen interest in supporting young people to overcome barriers to success.
Energetic and tenacious in their approach to systems that promote the good behaviour and academic success of students.
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work flexibly within our friendly SEND team.
The post involves supporting access to learning for pupils and assisting the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom, including support for individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCP), Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and healthcare plans. The successful applicants will work across the school providing individual or small group intervention. They will actively strive to build positive relationships and raise pupil aspiration.
The post will require the successful applicants to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, a friendly manner and able to work as part of a team.
Please note that this post involves providing personal care to pupils as part of their individual support arrangements. Applicants should therefore be comfortable undertaking personal care duties in a professional, respectful and sensitive manner.
Full details of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description.
What the school offers its staff
TrustEd Schools is a Shropshire multi-academy trust serving a family of local schools, consisting of five secondary schools and four primary schools. We are a professional and friendly Trust, committed to raising pupils’ aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves.
Church Stretton School is a successful, oversubscribed and vibrant 11–16 secondary school, where
relationships are strong. We serve the market town of Church Stretton and the surrounding area. As a
smaller rural school, we get to know our students and their families well.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Church Stretton School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 539 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sian.wilmot@csschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01694 722209
Church Stretton Secondary School, part of the Trust-Ed Schools Partnership
Arranging a visit to Church Stretton School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sian.wilmot@csschool.co.uk.
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