Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Holme Court School

Location: Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Rd, Cambridge CB1 8DW
Start Date: As soon as possible (ideally September 2026)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £26,797 per annum (full-time equivalent, pro rata for term-time working)

Holme Court School is seeking dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional learning needs and play a key role in the day-to-day life of our nurturing school community.

Holme Court is a small, warm and inclusive setting for pupils aged 7–16 with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, SLCN, SEMH, ASC, ASD and ADHD. We pride ourselves on our personalised curriculum, specialist teaching and strong relationships, ensuring every child is understood, respected and supported to achieve their full potential.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider school team to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development. Support may be provided on a 1:1 basis or within small groups, depending on the needs of individual pupils.

We are looking for Learning Support Assistants who can:

• Build positive and supportive relationships with pupils, helping them to engage confidently in learning.

• Provide tailored support on a 1:1 basis and within small group settings.

• Assist teachers in delivering high-quality learning experiences across the curriculum.

• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual needs.

• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.

• Assist with educational visits, enrichment activities and wider school events.

• Record observations and contribute to monitoring pupil progress where appropriate.

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND is highly desirable. A Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant SEND training would be advantageous, although a positive attitude, flexibility and commitment to supporting young people are equally important.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

• A specialist environment where every pupil is valued as an individual.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application via:

https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001368

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The school reserves the right to appoint before the advertised deadline should an exceptional candidate be identified.

For further details or to discuss the role, please contact:

danielle@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk

07703 975748

Holme Court Cambridge is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps in employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).