Level 2 Learning Support Assistant

Oakwood High School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UH

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 30.5hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only at 192 days a year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE Salary £26,429 to £27,710 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint four Learning Support Assistants who are

• Committed and enthusiastic staff who bring genuine empathy, good understanding and sensitivity to the challenges and difficulties faced by students.
• Staff who values the importance of their contribution and engages with students in a proactive, positive, and purposeful way to help them make real progress in their learning.
• Successful candidates will be truly committed to supporting students to progress and achieve their learning goals and will hold high aspirations for every learner’s success.
• We will welcome applications from proactive and motivated A-level student leavers who can act as positive role models.
• We also will welcome applications from high-quality candidates who may wish to discuss reduced hours or flexible working arrangements.

This is a role for candidates who set high aspirations, not only for the students, but also for themselves as professionals dedicated to creating an outstanding learning experience.

Your support will be essential in unlocking potential, building confidence, and helping every student succeed.

To enhance learning and encourage independence, all students and staff are provided with an electronic device, creating a connected and forward-thinking educational environment

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

• A supportive and successful school where staff work in a way that encourages a positive work environment that is solution focused and proactive for all.
• And a positive working environment, we care about our students, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further.

Flexible working opportunities

• We will welcome applications from high-quality candidates who may wish to discuss reduced hours or flexible working arrangements.

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

Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.

All candidates are expected to read the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy accessible via our website: https://www.inspiretrust.uk/page-template/statutory-documents/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

OHS Job Advert & JDPS Level 2 Learning Support Assistants - May 2026.pdf - 792 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakwood High School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1063 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakwood High School website
• Email address: inspirehr@inspiretrust.uk
• Phone number: 01709512222
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-high-school-rotherham

Inspire Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School and Thomas Rotherham College.

Arranging a visit to Oakwood High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email inspirehr@inspiretrust.uk.

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