Learning Support Assistants

Learning Support Assistants

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Heatherwood School

08/07/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

Salary: Grade 5 NJC04 – NJC06 (FTE £26,017 - £26,847 – Actual £19,269 - £19,884) 3 days per week - Actual £11,56 - £11,930

Contractual hours

31.25

Basis

Part time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

24/06/2026

Job reference

REQ23371

School and Location: Heatherwood School, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6HQ

Hours : Part-Time 31.25 hours per week (8.45 – 15:30 Mon-Fri (minus 30 minutes each day for lunch break)

There is also the opportunity for a 3 day per week post working 18.75 hours per week

Contract type: Part time permanent, term time only plus 5 training days

Closing date: Wednesday 8th July at midnight

Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026

About our School

Heatherwood School is a vibrant learning community and part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. It is a special day school for pupils aged 3-19 years with severe, profound and/or multiple learning difficulties.

Heatherwood School has an additional post 16 provision for pupils with moderate learning needs; and a small cohort are educated at, The Bridge, our offsite provision.

We seek to develop a better tomorrow for all learners, through a holistic blend of quality first teaching experiences; celebrating pupils’ strengths along a highly personalised learning journey.

We are committed to preparing our pupils for adulthood through the provision of outstanding levels of education and care, facilitating innovative opportunities and experiences to engage, and motivate, all pupils.

Heatherwood School is dedicated to multi-disciplinary team working, in partnership with parents and carers, to ensure all pupils develop appropriate skills for life and achieve their full potential. This is an opportunity to work with amazing children and young people and make a difference. You can help change perceptions and attitudes around special educational needs and neurodiversity. Become a child’s champion and make memories that will last.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 17 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, for further information.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint two highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

Whether you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs, which may include personal care and hygiene needs such as toileting and nappy changing.

Via your excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the opportunity to make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate success.

You will be working as part of a team supporting whole class lessons, group work and working one to one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.

What you can expect from us

• An exciting opportunity to join a growing academy with Heatherwood School
• A school with happy friendly children and young people who have a positive attitude to school
• A school with excellent professional development opportunities
• A dedicated and caring staff team who are committed to building on the strengths of the school
• A warm, friendly and supportive team committed to ensuring all children realise their full potential
• A dedicated community of supportive parents, carers and governors
• An outward facing researched based school
• Multi-disciplinary team working
• A supportive culture steeped in mentoring and coaching opportunities and development
• An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of the education system
• Access to tailored CPD and development opportunities
• Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities.

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please use the Nexus application form (attached) or contact the school at ***email_hidden***

Completed application forms should be returned to the school for the attention of Pam Rebbeck, School Resource Manager, or emailed to ***email_hidden***

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

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