Learning Support Assistant
Star Academy, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5PT22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £15,514.00 - £16,009.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Salary Scale: 4 - 6
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Learning Support Assistant
- NJC Point 4-6
- Actual Salary: £15,514 - £16,009, FTE Salary: £25,184 - £25,988
- 26.5 hours, term time only
- Fixed term contract - 12 months
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Star Academy are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to help children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs and those eligible for Pupil Premium, to learn as effectively and independently as possible, both individually and in small groups.
To succeed, you will hold GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C or above) and have completed or be willing to complete NVQ 2 in supporting teaching and learning. The ability to communicate effectively and form and maintain position relationships with young people are essential.
About the Academy:
Why choose Star Academy?
Star Academy, Sandyford opened in April 2013, is set in the heart of a vibrant, diverse community and is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family.
- We subscribe to the 7 principles of public life: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership.
- Our shared values are - Smart/Safe Tolerant Ambitious Resilient
- Our Vision is encapsulated by the motto: Desire to learn, learn to achieve
Daily routines work to embed these four values to ensure that our children grow not only academically, but with the strength of character that will lead to a successful future as a valued and healthy member of society.
The academy seeks to ensure that all stakeholders are empowered to achieve the highest of expectations through the provision of a bespoke, lively and exciting, knowledge-based curriculum that promotes enquiry and exploration, risk-taking and resilience. The curriculum nurtures the desire to achieve the very best regardless of the children’s different starting points. Our broad curriculum is enriched with a huge variety of experiences which brings learning alive and makes precious memories.
All we do and work for is to ensure our pupils have the best opportunities and are enabled to be successful in whatever realm they choose to enter; they are star lights in the world.
About Academy Transformation Trust
Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.
In return, you will benefit from:
- A warm, welcoming and highly skilled team, who support and inspire each other
- A creative and innovative environment
- Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.
To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.
Closing date for applications: Friday 28 August 2026, 09:00am
Interview date: Week commencing: To be confirmed
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Star Academy, Sandyford
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 128 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Star Academy, Sandyford opened in April 2013, is set in the heart of a vibrant, diverse community and is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family.
We subscribe to the 7 principles of public life:
Selflessness,
Integrity
Objectivity
Accountability
Openness
Honesty
Leadership
Our shared values are –
Smart/Safe, Tolerant, Ambitious, Resilient,
Our Vision is encapsulated by the motto
Desire to learn, learn to achieve
Daily routines work to embed these four values to ensure that our children grow not only academically, but with the strength of character that will lead to a successful future as a valued and healthy member of society.
The academy seeks to ensure that all stakeholders are empowered to achieve the highest of expectations through the provision of a bespoke, lively and exciting, knowledge-based curriculum that promotes enquiry and exploration, risk-taking and resilience. The curriculum nurtures the desire to achieve the very best regardless of the children’s different starting points. Our broad curriculum is enriched with a huge variety of experiences which brings learning alive and makes precious memories.
All we do and work for is to ensure our pupils have the best opportunities and are enabled to be successful in whatever realm they choose to enter; they are star lights in the world.
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