Overview
Learning Support Assistant (Arnold Hill Spencer Academy)
Location: Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottingham, UK
Education Phase: Secondary
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Monday, 15th September 2025
Interview Date: W/C 15 September 2025
About us
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our experienced and supportive Learning Support team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a vital role within our Inclusion Team, offering the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities, including autism, social, emotional and mental health challenges, and difficulties with literacy or numeracy.
We particularly welcome applicants with experience in areas such as exam access arrangements, mentoring or coaching, a background in sports, or strong subject knowledge in Maths, Science, or English. Flexibility, resilience, and a proactive attitude are essential, as the role involves adapting to the changing needs of our students. In return, you will be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic, and welcoming team that values collaboration, sets high expectations, and is committed to making a positive impact.
Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a special place to learn and work. Our students are impressive young people, whose behaviour and achievements are something to be proud of. Our aim is for all members of the community to “Be inspired and achieve together” and to provide opportunities for this on a daily basis. Student attainment and progress is above national average at GCSE and well above average at A Level. We are currently full to capacity in most year groups with waiting lists for students hoping to join. We teach our students the value of respect, how to act responsibly and support them to become mature, independent young people. We very much believe in the potential of every student, enabling them to thrive in our caring environment.
SAT is an educational charity, Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. We have approaching 18000 children and young people in our academies and employ more than 2800 teachers, leaders and educational support professionals across the East Midlands. We aspire to be a leading regional high performing Trust, with a national reputation for excellence.
We currently have 18 primary academies, 8 secondary academies and 1 primary aged special school in our family of schools. All of our schools benefit from the collaboration and added value that being a member of our Trust offers and share our values and beliefs. Spencer Trust academies share an ambition to deliver results that compete with the very highest performing schools in the country and deliver a curriculum for students that is underpinned by breadth, opportunity and quality: one that seeks to give young people the opportunity to develop into well rounded global citizens that believe they can influence positive change in the world.
Responsibilities
The role involves supporting young people with a variety of needs within the Inclusion Team. Responsibilities include:
* Support students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including autism, social, emotional and mental health challenges, and difficulties with literacy or numeracy.
* Assist with exam access arrangements, mentoring or coaching, and contribute to a positive learning environment.
* Utilise a flexible, proactive approach to adapt to the changing needs of students; collaborate with colleagues to raise attainment and progress.
We are seeking individuals who have experience in areas such as exam access arrangements, mentoring or coaching, a background in sports, or strong subject knowledge in Maths, Science, or English. Flexibility, resilience, and a proactive attitude are essential.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Evidence of further professional development within last two years related to SEND
* Child protection training
* An understanding of the resources and materials necessary to support identified student learning needs
* Experience of completing assessments (e.g. for exam access arrangements)
* Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions that accelerate learning
* Experience of working in a secondary education setting
* Mentoring experience
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* GCSE Maths and English (A – C) or equivalent
* Experience of working with in an education setting
* Experience in working with students with special educational needs
* Experience of working with students with varying emotional needs and supporting students in small groups/on a one-to-one basis
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer
Job Description
Please see attached document
Local GovernmentPension Scheme, Employee Assist Programme (Health Assured) and BHN Extras(Discount and Salary Sacrifice Schemes). Recognition of local government andacademy continuous service, for full details please visit: https://www.satrust.com/employee-benefits
Desired Criteria
* Evidence of further professional development within last two years related to SEND
* Child protection training
* An understanding of the resources and materials necessary to support identified student learning needs
* Experience of completing assessments (e.g. for exam access arrangements)
* Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions that accelerate learning
* Experience of working in a secondary education setting
* Mentoring experience
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* GCSE Maths and English (A – C) or equivalent
* Experience of working with in an education setting
* Experience in working with students with special educational needs
* Experience of working with students with varying emotional needs and supporting students in small groups/on a one-to-one basis
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