Learning Support Officer

The Sele School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  5 February 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: £19,528.00 Annually (Actual) 32.5 Hours per week at H4 (1/2 hour for lunch) - 9am - 4pm

Learning Support Officer job summary

Join Our Team at The Sele School - Learning Support Officer (H4)

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive, and dedicated Learning Support Officer to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people by supporting their learning, well-being, and behaviour both in and out of the classroom. This role is for a fixed term contract of 1 year. Working hours are 32.5 per week, 9am - 4pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

About the Role:
As a Learning Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting our pastoral and teaching teams in promoting positive behaviour and student engagement. Your focus will be on helping students to overcome barriers to learning, managing low-level disruptions, and offering targeted pastoral and emotional support. You will also work closely with staff and external agencies to ensure a joined-up approach to student care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class and 1:1 support for students with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Work with students during unstructured times to maintain a calm and positive environment.
• Support behaviour management strategies, restorative conversations, and mentoring.
• Assist with safeguarding and well-being initiatives.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals as needed.
• Act as a trusted adult and role model for students.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting.
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Has knowledge of safeguarding procedures and SEND.
• Is an excellent communicator and a committed team player.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in mentoring, youth work, TA or behaviour support roles.
• Training in Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Approaches, or behaviour support strategies.

Why Join The Sele School?
The Sele School is a welcoming and supportive environment where staff are committed to providing the best opportunities for our students. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to grow and develop our pastoral support services.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and relevant pre-employment checks.

Applications must be made using the school application form (CVs, or applications made using any other format, will not be accepted) and should be emailed to hr@sele.herts.sch.uk for the attention of Madeline Genovese, to be considered for interview. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas

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

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 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 Sele School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Sele School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-sele-school-hertford

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