Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint a permanent part time (term time only) Learning Support Assistant, to join our growing Learning Skills Department. We seek to appoint a suitably qualified Learning Support Assistant with relevant experience working with children with SEND, ideally in Key Stages 3 and 4. Experience supporting learners with EAL would also be beneficial. The desired candidate will be committed to delivering outstanding support, both within a classroom context and when leading small group and individual interventions. This role requires excellent communication skills, commitment to teamwork and a passion for working with pupils with SEND.

The contract is for 24 hours per week,  Monday - Thursday 8am - 2.30pm (including 30 minute unpaid lunch break), term time only. However the successful candidate should have some flexibility on this work pattern, as this is subject to change depending on timetables and pupil requirements.  We would be interested in hearing from suitably skilled and qualified applicants who are unable to fulfil all aspects of the specified work pattern but could provide the majority of the part time hours or similar flexibility. The salary is £13.41 - £15.45,  per hour dependent on experience and qualifications. Statutory holiday pay is additional and any time off is permitted only in the school holidays.  The successful applicant will need to complete regular professional development and departmental training and attend whole school INSET days. We would be looking to appoint a suitable candidate for the academic year 25/26 which commences on the 26th August 2025.

The primary responsibilities are as follows:

In relation to the individual student:

• To take initiative in the classroom to support the teacher in meeting the needs of specific pupils with SEND
• To take into account the pupil’/s’ special needs/disabilities and support their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, support, equipment and/or materials
• To build and maintain successful, positive relationships with pupils, treating them consistently with respect
• To contribute, when requested, to reports or other communication with parents, and with external agencies
• To conduct intervention and support lessons for individuals, pairs and/or groups of pupils.  This will include thorough record keeping, target setting/reviews, resourcing, planning and evaluation. These lessons may take place during timetabled lesson time, during pupils' lunch/break/afternoon registration time and/or before/after school
• To regularly read the profiles of the pupils you work with, to ensure that you are aware of their specific needs and difficulties
• To work as a scribe or reader in mock, entrance and/or external examinations for pupils, if required
• To support pupils in developing study/revision skills and organisational skills, as and when appropriate
• To help supervise pupils at lunch and/or break times in the LS department, if required

In relation to the teaching staff:

• To work in class where required to support the teaching staff to deliver differentiated teaching and learning to our pupils
• To work on differentiated activities with identified groups of pupils, as guided by the teacher
• To supervise practical tasks, as and when required
• To attend formal and informal meetings, such as departmental meetings, with teachers to contribute ideas in terms of planning lessons and activities, and to provide feedback in terms of observed pupil progress
• To work positively and collaboratively with the teaching staff, developing effective working relationships
• To be proactive in developing and producing differentiated learning materials to be used in class and for independent study/homework

In relation to the Learning Skills department:

• To be based in the Learning Skills department and to communicate fully with the established team. This to include daily review of school emails (Monday-Friday, during term time) and attending the department’s weekly meeting
• To work collaboratively with the other members of the Learning Skills department, being positive, proactive and supportive of the team. 
• To develop links between the Learning Skills department and subject departments through positive engagement with other departments
• To take part in the departmental programme of lesson study, to develop and share your skills with the department
• To use established systems for record keeping, target setting and communication such as iSAMs and CPOMS
• To know how and where to access the Learning Support Register, pupil information, departmental policies and other Learning Skills resources
• To take part in/engage with training, CPD, Learning Enquiry and/or skills development activities as and when requested by the Director of Learning Skills
• To contribute to the planning and creation of SEND displays for the department
• To support the completion of the school’s KS3 Learning for Life Skills programme, as directed by the Director of Learning Skills.

In relation to the school:

• To support the implementation of school policies and procedures, including those relating to confidentiality, uniform and behaviour
• To complete appropriate internal and external in-service training
• To attend INSET and training days
• To commit to continued professional development
• To have read and understood the school’s SEND policy, as well as other linked policies
• To attend the staff briefing on a weekly basis (currently held on Monday at break time)
• To complete other reasonable tasks as directed by the Director of Learning Skills and/or the Head Teacher which fall within the purview of the post.

Contractual Matters 

• Hourly rate is  £13.41 -15.45 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)
• Part time, term time only post (35 weeks per year)
• Requirement to attend whole school training days, additional training and CPD which will need to be completed throughout the year, this will be pre agreed in advance and paid as overtime at the normal rate of pay should the hours fall outside of your weekly contracted hours. 
• The role is to commence 26th August 2025.
• Statutory minimum holiday entitlement is additional to the hourly rate of pay and will be included in your monthly pay. Personal leave may only be taken in the school holiday periods.
• The monthly salary will be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments over the course of the year.
• Reports directly to the Director of Learning Skills.  
• Pension for eligible employees
• No Smoking Policy on site
• Free on-site parking

The full job description and application form are available on our vacancy web page.

https://www.yarmschool.org/about-us/vacancies/learning-support-assistant-2/

Suitably qualified applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to interview. We reserve the right to interview and withdraw the job advert in line with fulfilling our requirements.

Yarm School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check.