Learning Support Assistant
The County High School Leftwich
Northwich
- £19,515 - £20,274 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 4 (SCP 5 to SCP 6) £26,427 - £26,847 (FTE Salary) / £19,515 - £20,274 (Actual Salary)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 5th October 2026
- Apply by:
- 16 September 2026
Job overview
Role: Learning Support Assistant
Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 5 to SCP 6) £26,427 - £26,847 (FTE Salary) / £19,515 - £20,274 (Actual Salary)
Contract type: Permanent, Part time
Reporting to: SENDCO
Start date: 5th October 2026
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (32.5 hours per week)
About Us
This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.
This role is based at The County High School, Leftwich, which is a high performing, fully inclusive, co-educational, 11-16 school with approximately 1050 students, 60 teaching and 60 support staff. The school serves a mixed catchment area with a Published Admission Number of 210, and we are now significantly over-subscribed.
Further details about The County High School, Leftwich, can be found in the attached documents.
About the Role
We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our thriving, hardworking SEND team at The County High School Leftwich on a permanent basis.
You will be responsible for supporting teaching staff in the development and education of students, assisting in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with students so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) are fostered.
Your Responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
What we are looking for
GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths or Science
Knowledge of the national secondary education system and an understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Purposeful experience of working with young people, preferably in the 11-16 age range
Enthusiasm for learning and the ability to generate this in others with a commitment to developing strength and depth in subject knowledge
The ability to inspire students to reach their individual potential.
Closing Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026 – 9am
Interview Date: W/C Monday 21st September 2026
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Learning Support Assistant, please complete the application form today!
You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.
We’d love to hear from you!
If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact Mandy Pimlatt MPimlatt@leftwichhigh.com or call 01606 333313 and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.
Attached documents
About The County High School Leftwich
- The County High School Leftwich
- Granville Road, Northwich
- Cheshire
- CW9 8EZ
- United Kingdom
The County High School Leftwich is a high performing, fully inclusive, co-educational, 11-16 school with approximately 1050 students, 60 teaching and 60 support staff. The school serves a mixed catchment area with a Published Admission Number of 210, and we are now significantly over-subscribed.
The school is a safe and calm, inclusive and positive community and workplace. Students enjoy and achieve during their time at this school. Students are motivated, engaged, and eager to learn, creating a rewarding teaching experience where staff can truly make a difference. They leave as rounded individuals, aware of the wider-world, ready to make a positive contribution and fully equipped to flourish having maximised their academic potential.
The County High School Leftwich is an easy commute from a variety of villages, towns and cities in the North West. Our staff travel from all over Cheshire, Chester, Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington, Runcorn, North Wales and Staffordshire.
The school strives to ensure that colleagues are motivated, happy, supported and derive satisfaction from their role. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with a positive working environment, supportive leadership, and initiatives to help maintain a healthy work-life balance. All teaching staff having a lower-than-average teaching commitment on their timetable. All staff have a voice, ensuring they are consulted on change and can share any concerns and ideas through the Leftwich Consultative Group (LCG). We are signed up to the salary sacrifice Childcare Voucher scheme, for colleagues with a family.
At The County High School, Leftwich, there is a strong tradition of high-quality induction and continuing professional development alongside a collaborative teaching environment meaning the post can be adapted to suit someone new to the profession or equally an established practitioner. Teachers are encouraged to bring fresh ideas to the classroom, supported by modern resources, a personal laptop, and a forward-thinking approach to education.
Leaders promote a strong culture of safety and vigilance throughout the school. Staff receive comprehensive training on safeguarding. They know what to do if they have any concerns about a student’s welfare or safety. The Safeguarding policy can be found here:
http://leftwichhigh.com/documents/Policies/safeguarding.pdf
The school’s curriculum is broad, balanced and aspirational and promotes the enjoyment of learning whilst motivating students to gain the knowledge, skills and qualifications which enable all to achieve excellence academically, further enriched by opportunities beyond the timetable. We ask students to focus on kindness, demonstrating this through their leadership in the classroom, their involvement in enrichment beyond the timetable and by celebrating equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe that every student’s experience of success contributes to their personal happiness and provides a strong sense of pride in belonging to our school.
In 2025 over 86% of students studied the EBacc, nearly 75% of students achieved grade 4 and above in both English and Maths and 20% of students gained at least one grade 9, maintaining the consistently successful outcomes of the school. In 2024 the school achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.59 for all students whilst it was +0.33 for 2023.
Please see link here to the Results Page on our website.
There is consistently high demand for places at The County High School Leftwich. The new build and ongoing investments enable us to continue to deliver our outstanding curriculum and ensure students are happy and achieving excellence.
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