Learning Support Assistant
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term- until end June 2027
CONTRACT DURATION: 2026/27 School Year.
STATUS: up to 27.5 hours per week. Fewer hours may be available.
GRADE SCALE: NJC POINT 11-14 £14.99 - £15.73 (pro rata based on weeks and hours worked).
INTERVIEW DATE: Interviews planned for Thursday 4th June 2026
RESPONSIBLE TO: Learning Support Corodinator
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Personal Qualities
* High motivation
* Prepared to be committed to the ethos and values of Rainey Endowed School
* Confidentiality is of utmost importance
* A caring and sensitive nature
* A reasonable level of physical fitness
Skills
* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
* Organisation and planning
* Ability to use Information Technology effectively
* Interpersonal skills required to form and maintain effective working relationships with the staff, pupils and parents of the pupil
* Ability to work under own initiative and to see any work set through to completion
* The ability to work in harmony with other members of staff
Essential Criteria
* 5 GCSE/O Levels or equivalent at Grades A -C (including English and Mathematics) or equivalent
* A willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools (or equivalent)
Desirable Criteria
* An approved Child Care qualification
* Two years' relevant paid experience working with a pupil with Special Educational Needs
* Paid experience of working with children/vulnerable adults
For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.
Completed applications must be returned by 10am on Friday 29th May 2026.