Learning Support Assistant

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Robins Way School, Amesbury, SP4 8J Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.00am and 4.30pm Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Do you want a career where you can genuinely change lives? At Robins Way School, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and help young people overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve things they never thought possible. This is more than a support role – it's an opportunity to become a trusted mentor, role model and champion for pupils who need encouragement, understanding and belief in their potential. Every day brings new challenges, new successes and the chance to make a lasting difference. As a Learning Support Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils who require personalised support to access learning and thrive both academically and emotionally. You'll provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop communication skills, confidence, resilience and independence while creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can flourish. Our pupils may present with: Speech and sound disorders Expressive language difficulties Delayed understanding of language Concentration challenges Work avoidance behaviours Key Responsibilities Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs Work in line with professional standards, statutory requirements and school policies Support the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the classroom Take responsibility for agreed areas of work, reviewed annually through performance management Contribute positively to the school’s continued development and improvement journey