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Learning Support Practitioner
Ormiston Horizon Academy, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZThis job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796.00 Annually (Actual) Salary based on 32.5 hours per week, 5 days per week, term time only.
Learning Support Practitioner job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are looking for two enthusiastic, engaging individuals to join us in the role of Learning Support Practitioner at Ormiston Horizon Academy.
Our Learning Support Practitioners enable inclusion and support independent learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils, allowing them to continue to access mainstream education. In addition, they provide support to teachers in the preparation of teaching and learning materials.
The role of Learning Support Practitioner is varied and exciting, supporting students in the classroom in collaboration with subject teachers. In this role, you will work with individual pupils with special educational needs, or for whom English is not their first language. You will support pupil learning by providing feedback in relation to progress as well as support pupils emotional, social and physical well-being.
If you are a team player, who is enthusiastic about making a difference this is the role for you. We are looking for someone who can build rapport and relationships with students, can interpret information and problem solve quickly. An NQQ level 2 or equivalent education or experience is preferred. Previous experience is not required, though would be advantageous.
About Ormiston Horizon Academy
An ambitious school at the heart of our community.
At OHA, our students, staff, families and governors work together to ensure we provide a first-class education for all of our learners. Our vision is simple and all of our stakeholders work tirelessly to achieve it: At OHA, we provide an inspirational and ambitious learning journey to enable all our students to achieve beyond their Horizons…
Working at Ormiston Horizon Academy provides you with opportunities to shape the lives of really amazing young people, all the while progressing your own career and gaining job satisfaction.
Why Work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Ormiston Horizon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
All of our academy policies can be found here: policies
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At OHA, we take our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students seriously. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.
All staff are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect.
Through our ethos and curriculum, we promote a common sense of identity and support diversity showing our students how different communities can be united by common experiences and values.
Strict adherence to the Safeguarding Policy is mandatory for all staff, governors, visitors and volunteers in the academy and is not subject to individual discretion.
About Ormiston Horizon Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1029 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ormiston Horizon Academy website
An ambitious school at the heart of our community
Ormiston Horizon Academy is a special place for our students, staff and wider community. We continuously strive to provide the highest possible quality of education for the young people we work with.
Our students are an exceptional group of talented individuals who thrive on the range of experiences that they are offered at OHA. We firmly believe the relationships between teachers, students and parents/carers are key to the success of the academy.
Our core values of: Respect, Resilience and Responsibility permeate around our academy and our wider school community. We are proud of our students and our students are proud of their school.
We have a wonderful team of staff at OHA, who work relentlessly to ensure our students are provided with the best education possible. Our thoroughly planned curriculum, alongside a challenging PSHE programme, supported by a range of enrichment opportunities, allow our students to develop a love of learning and a resilience that prepares for their futures. We encourage positive attitudes and aim to provide an environment in which all students feel known, supported and challenged.
Our outstanding building and expansive site allows us to offer an education with a difference for our students. We are fully committed to ensuring that our Academy continues to be a centre of excellence and innovation for our students, staff and the local community.
We are always open to visitors and would be happy to welcome you into OHA so you can appreciate the special learning atmosphere that exists here. I look forward to working closely with you on the next steps of our journey.
Mr A Fitzgibbon
Principal
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