Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Annually (Actual)£18,833.69 p.a. (AGS NJC Band D: SCP 7-11 ) Full Time - 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.40am to 15.40 pm Working 190 days per year (AGS Term Time, INSET days, school holidays to make total 190 working day p.a.) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Alcester, Warwickshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Alcester Grammar School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EDV/2025/AGS/03914 |
Summary
Learning Support Assistant
Actual Salary: £18,833.69 per annum Plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Salary Based on AGS Band D: SCP 7-11 (SCP 7 = £25,584 x 32.5/37 hours x 43.7/52.143 weeks ) / AGS NJC Band D: SCP 7-11 £13.26 to £14.13 per hour
Full Time (student support hours): 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8:40 am-15:40 pm
Working 190 days across the AGS term time dates, INSET days, and school holiday days to make a total of 190 working days per annum.
Required from: September 2025
*** Applicants interested in a part time role of 2, 3 or 4 days per week are also welcome to apply ***
The Department
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 SEN support, working in partnership with subject teachers and supervising small group interventions. Learning Support Assistants are vital in supporting students to feel confident in their abilities. And motivating them to achieve their potential.
The successful candidate will be both committed and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. Previous experience of supporting students with SEND in a school setting would be advantageous. We are happy to accept applications seeking full or part time hours.
This is a rare opportunity to join a unique and happy school. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will assist in maintaining our inclusive environment, ensuring all pupils make the most of their education.
The SEND Team
We are a small team, currently consisting of the SENCo, Assistant SENCo Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support Assistants. We work in a unique way within the school setting and are looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
Person Specification
It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to fulfil the following criteria:
Qualifications:
GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C (or equivalent)
Experience:
Experience of working with students in a school setting
Experience of working with SEND students is an advantage
Experience of working within SEND team is not essential as training will be provided in school and externally, if necessary
Relationships:
A commitment to students as individuals
A sensitive attitude to students of all abilities and ages and the ability to support teachers to meet the needs of those with Special Educational needs
Supporting students to ensure they feel confident in their abilities
A recognition of the importance of partnership with parents
A supportive and cooperative approach to colleagues
Personal Characteristics:
A commitment to the AGS ethos
A willingness to continue learning and developing as a learning support assistant
A reflective approach to their own practice and to the overall performance of the department
Hard working and adaptable
Happy to work independently or in collaboration
Able to carry initiatives through to their conclusion
Friendly and approachable
Well organised and able to meet deadlines
Demonstrate a passion for working with pupils with additional needs and an ability to enthuse students of all ages
A commitment to safeguarding children’s well being
A commitment to playing a part in the wider life of the school
It is recommended that you contact the SENCo for more information about this role: c.brown@alcestergs.com
Actual Salary: £18,833.69 per annum Plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Salary Based on AGS Band D: SCP 7-11 (SCP 7 = £25,584 x 32.5/37 hours x 43.7/52.143 weeks ) / AGS NJC Band D: SCP 7-11 £13.26 to £14.13 per hour
Full Time (student support hours): 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8:40 am-15:40 pm
Working 190 days across the AGS term time dates, INSET days, and school holiday days to make a total of 190 working days per annum.
Required from: September 2025
*** Applicants interested in a part time role of 2, 3 or 4 days per week are also welcome to apply ***
The Department
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. Responsibilities include providing 1:1 SEN support, working in partnership with subject teachers and supervising small group interventions. Learning Support Assistants are vital in supporting students to feel confident in their abilities. And motivating them to achieve their potential.
The successful candidate will be both committed and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. Previous experience of supporting students with SEND in a school setting would be advantageous. We are happy to accept applications seeking full or part time hours.
This is a rare opportunity to join a unique and happy school. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will assist in maintaining our inclusive environment, ensuring all pupils make the most of their education.
The SEND Team
We are a small team, currently consisting of the SENCo, Assistant SENCo Learning Support Coordinator and Learning Support Assistants. We work in a unique way within the school setting and are looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
Person Specification
It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to fulfil the following criteria:
Qualifications:
GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C (or equivalent)
Experience:
Experience of working with students in a school setting
Experience of working with SEND students is an advantage
Experience of working within SEND team is not essential as training will be provided in school and externally, if necessary
Relationships:
A commitment to students as individuals
A sensitive attitude to students of all abilities and ages and the ability to support teachers to meet the needs of those with Special Educational needs
Supporting students to ensure they feel confident in their abilities
A recognition of the importance of partnership with parents
A supportive and cooperative approach to colleagues
Personal Characteristics:
A commitment to the AGS ethos
A willingness to continue learning and developing as a learning support assistant
A reflective approach to their own practice and to the overall performance of the department
Hard working and adaptable
Happy to work independently or in collaboration
Able to carry initiatives through to their conclusion
Friendly and approachable
Well organised and able to meet deadlines
Demonstrate a passion for working with pupils with additional needs and an ability to enthuse students of all ages
A commitment to safeguarding children’s well being
A commitment to playing a part in the wider life of the school
It is recommended that you contact the SENCo for more information about this role: c.brown@alcestergs.com