Learning Support Assistant - Level 2
| Posting date: | 28 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dee9931d-d7aa-4209-a790-c98d227a449a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
PURPOSE
To support students within a classroom, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis. To advise staff on the specific needs of students and how best to use this information to target appropriate support.
Essential Qualifications
• 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
Essential Experience
• Be able to work effectively within a team
• Be able to produce reports in a timely manner and carry out basic administrative tasks
Essential Skills and Abilities
• Be able to relate to young people
• Be able to supervise and assist students
• Have good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
• Have good IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft packages
• Have good organisational skills
Essential Personal Qualities
• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
• Have the ability to establish good working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
• Be a team player used to working collaboratively
• Be willing to undergo training as necessary
• Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm for oneself and the students in your care
• Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that ‘every student counts’
• Be adaptable and resilient
• Be flexible with an ability to respond to emerging initiatives which support students learning
• Be proactive in supporting colleagues
• Possess a good sense of humour Be professional in relation to conduct, appearance, punctuality and attendance
• Be willing to attend relevant CPD and support the CPD of others
SAFEGUARDING
St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- NJC pay scale: NJC5 – NJC7 (£25,583 - £26,403 pro rata) Actual Salary £17,878 - £18,451.
- Term time plus 3 days.
- Potential for a job share.
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
PURPOSE
To support students within a classroom, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis. To advise staff on the specific needs of students and how best to use this information to target appropriate support.
Essential Qualifications
• 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
Essential Experience
• Be able to work effectively within a team
• Be able to produce reports in a timely manner and carry out basic administrative tasks
Essential Skills and Abilities
• Be able to relate to young people
• Be able to supervise and assist students
• Have good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
• Have good IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft packages
• Have good organisational skills
Essential Personal Qualities
• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
• Have the ability to establish good working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students
• Be a team player used to working collaboratively
• Be willing to undergo training as necessary
• Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm for oneself and the students in your care
• Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that ‘every student counts’
• Be adaptable and resilient
• Be flexible with an ability to respond to emerging initiatives which support students learning
• Be proactive in supporting colleagues
• Possess a good sense of humour Be professional in relation to conduct, appearance, punctuality and attendance
• Be willing to attend relevant CPD and support the CPD of others
SAFEGUARDING
St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- NJC pay scale: NJC5 – NJC7 (£25,583 - £26,403 pro rata) Actual Salary £17,878 - £18,451.
- Term time plus 3 days.
- Potential for a job share.
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.