Learning Support Assistant (Level 1)

Salary: Band C (NJC points 4-6) Actual Salary: £15,938 - £16,447 pending pay review. Contract Terms: Fixed term until 31st August 2027. Term-time only plus 2 days. Hours: 27 hours 30 minutes per week, Monday to Friday. Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 at 9.00am. Start Date: As soon as your notice allows. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Are you passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providing excellent care and educational support to students with additional needs? Do you recognize yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. What will you get in return? This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the SENDCO and Assistant SENDSO. You will also benefit from fantastic support and development opportunities to enable you to do what you do best at this wonderful school. At The Brooksbank School, you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of our children. What the role involves in a nutshell: To provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child / children diagnosed with additional needs who require individual support to support access to learning, as well as being able to nurture the child’s social and emotional needs. Responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning. In addition to the above, we’re looking for someone who is self-driven and wants to deliver the best service. It’s important that you can demonstrate a solution’s focused attitude, maintaining a positive outlook and work well in a team. What you’ll get in return