Learning Support Assistant

30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ – and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams, so pupils are ready to be kind, confident and impactful world citizens. Hall Mead School wish to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and high calibre Learning Support Assistant, who will be committed to supporting students with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability). The successful candidate will have: · Effective communication skills · Ability to adapt or modify interactions to meet pupil needs · Ability to summarise and present information from observations of pupil performance · Effective time management, planning and collaboration · Ability to provide a structured activity within a group setting · Group dynamics and how to apply them · Obtain and interpret information on pupils’ literacy/numeracy skills, individual learning targets and specific support needs · Ability to recognise the range and implications of factors that impact pupil behaviour · Minimum GCSE Maths and English or equivalent · Level 2 TA Certificate or equivalent (Desirable) In return, we offer: · High quality professional development · Supportive and friendly colleagues · Flexible working opportunities · Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services · Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) · Cycle to work scheme ApplicationsPlease submit your application by the closing date of Monday 8th June 2026 by 09.00am For further information about this role, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mr Cormac O’Neill, the SEND Co, via email at Coneill@elatschools.co.uk If you have any queries about the recruitment process and compliance, please contact Mr Henry Horne, HR Officer at hhorne@elatschools.co.uk Hall Mead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students; therefore, all successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment chec