Learning support assistant in Alternative provision
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3LE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ad8cd9e0-c705-438c-8da2-dd6bad362dcf |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they:
• Have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs and strategies to support children
• Are passionate about Special Needs Education
• Are committed to the role and the school
• Are organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Are able to provide creative, enriching and learning opportunities for the children
• Have high standards of spoken and written English
Hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification (unqualified applicants will not be considered)
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• A professional, supportive and highly experienced team who want to make a difference
• A large, well resourced and carefully planned learning environment
• A commitment to your CPD with opportunities to develop your practice
• Training as appropriate to the role
• Potential for a leadership role within our alternative provision
Further details about the role
Learning Support Assistant forAlternative Provision
Salary Grade: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Are you looking for a new challenge in a mainstream setting which offers a high level of reward? Are you interested in extending your current knowledge and experience of working with children who have special educational and complex needs? We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled individual to support a small group of pupils in our Alternative Provision.
Our Alternative Provision provides a small group of pupils with a bespoke specialist education within our mainstream school. The approach for each pupil is tailored to their needs and a broad curriculum is in place. Staff are trained to deliver specialist support including SALT and specific OT strategies.
Commitment to safeguarding
Castlefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and an enhanced DBS check and an online profile search will be carried out for the successful candidate. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they:
• Have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs and strategies to support children
• Are passionate about Special Needs Education
• Are committed to the role and the school
• Are organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Are able to provide creative, enriching and learning opportunities for the children
• Have high standards of spoken and written English
Hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification (unqualified applicants will not be considered)
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• A professional, supportive and highly experienced team who want to make a difference
• A large, well resourced and carefully planned learning environment
• A commitment to your CPD with opportunities to develop your practice
• Training as appropriate to the role
• Potential for a leadership role within our alternative provision
Further details about the role
Learning Support Assistant forAlternative Provision
Salary Grade: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
Are you looking for a new challenge in a mainstream setting which offers a high level of reward? Are you interested in extending your current knowledge and experience of working with children who have special educational and complex needs? We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled individual to support a small group of pupils in our Alternative Provision.
Our Alternative Provision provides a small group of pupils with a bespoke specialist education within our mainstream school. The approach for each pupil is tailored to their needs and a broad curriculum is in place. Staff are trained to deliver specialist support including SALT and specific OT strategies.
Commitment to safeguarding
Castlefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and an enhanced DBS check and an online profile search will be carried out for the successful candidate. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.