Learning Support Assistant

ALTON PARK JUNIOR SCHOOL

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 3

Actual Salary from: £15,371 - £15,615 (Point 5-6)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.

This role is 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils supported.
• Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task

We're looking for you if you have:

• Successful experience working with children in a school/early years environment
• Successful experience working with children with SEMH needs
• Educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support/early years, NNEB or equivalent qualification/experience
• Basic knowledge of First Aid and understanding of the School
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Alton Park Junior School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l58db8nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDM5fDcxOTg3NXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDQwNTA0NzJ8MA%3d%3d?i=DHdfF0u%2bq60%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 22nd June 2025
• Interview date: Week commencing Monday 30th June 2025

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.