Job Title: Learning Support Assistant, Level 3
School Name: Westhoughton High School
Working Pattern: Term time plus one week (5 INSET/Training Days)
Working Hours: 33 hours per week (other working patterns can be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: Grade E, 11 17 (£27,269 - £30,060 FTE, actual salary £20,826 - £22,958 pro rata)
Plus, SEN Allowance (£1,491 FTE actual, £1,139 pro rata)
Start Date: 2nd September 2025
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (With possible opportunity to be made permanent)
Closing Date: Monday 16th June at 12pm Interview Date: To be confirmed
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and organised Level 3 Learning Support Assistant to strengthen our highly effective Learning Support Team. We are constantly developing and expanding our Team as we strive to meet the needs of every child at Westhoughton High School. We would like to appoint someone who has the ability to be flexible within a fast paced environment, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
We expect to appoint someone who can:
Show commitment to working as part of an established team with excellent interpersonal skills
Interact positively with our parents/carers, students, staff and visitors to the school
Offer a diverse range of skills and talents
Demonstrate a firm commitment to supporting and developing every child
Be motivated, supportive and can invest in our shared, whole school values and future aspirations.
In return we offer:
A committed, supportive and enthusiastic staff
Students who expect and deserve the best from us all
A commitment to professional development opportunities for all staff
A focus on supporting and providing wellbeing opportunities for all staff
A school that has a clear sense of purpose, corporate vision and a clear commitment to moving forward.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly motivated, supportive and driven Team. If you have the commitment and desire to be part of the Team at Westhoughton High School, we want to hear from you.
For further details of the role and how we use your data, please see:
Job Application Pack
Application Form
Completed applications should be returned to the office, WHSOffice@westhoughton-high.org
Westhoughton High School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check. Westhoughton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.