Learning Support Assistant

Role: Learning Support Assistant (2 x positions available)

Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 5 to SCP 6) £26,427 - £26,847 (FTE Salary)

Reporting to: SENDCO

Actual salary: £19,515 – £20,274 (Annually)

Contract type: Permanent, Part time

Start date: To be confirmed

Working pattern: Term Time Only (32.5 hours per week)

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.

This role is based at The County High School, Leftwich, which is a high performing, fully inclusive, co-educational, 11-16 school with approximately 1050 students, 60 teaching and 60 support staff.  The school serves a mixed catchment area with a Published Admission Number of 210, and we are now significantly over-subscribed.

Further details about The County High School, Leftwich, can be found in the attached documents.

About the Role

We are looking for two inspiring and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our thriving, hardworking SEND team at The County High School Leftwich.

You will be responsible for supporting teaching staff in the development and education of students, assisting in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with students so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) are fostered.

Your Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached.

What we are looking for

• GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths or Science

• Knowledge of the national secondary education system and an understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

• Purposeful experience of working with young people, preferably in the 11-16 age range

• Enthusiasm for learning and the ability to generate this in others with a commitment to developing strength and depth in subject knowledge

• The ability to inspire students to reach their individual potential.

Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026 – 9am

Interview Date: W/C Monday 12th October 2026

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Learning Support Assistant, please complete the application form today!

You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

We’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact Mandy Pimlatt View email address on tes.com or call View phone number on tes.com and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.