Learning Support Assistant

Salary: 1.0 FTE - £25,092.85 - £31,000 per annum

Actual Salary: 0.69 FTE - £17,371 - £24,461 per annum depending on experience

Job type: 37.5 hours per week, term time only

Fixed Term for 2 academic years from 1 September 2026 - 27 June 2028

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Apply by: Monday 15 June 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 22 June 2026

We are looking for an experienced individual who can support a pupil who has experienced a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). The pupil is currently in Year 11 (Form 5) and will be transitioning to Year 12 (Form 6) in September 2026. She has in-class support and 1:1 support outside lessons.  

We need someone who is kind, compassionate and understanding of the needs of the young person, but also someone who is encouraging of independence and knows when to allow the young person to take the lead in their own learning. They must be able to work in a team alongside the staff at the school, including the Learning Support Department to ensure that all the needs of the young person are being met in each subject. We are looking for someone who can support all aspects of school life; help with organisation and logistics of the day-to-day running of the timetable, supporting both the pupil and the staff with academics but also to have a pastoral side to support the pupil, when needed.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference and support a truly wonderful pupil with their education journey.

 You must have:

• Have UK classroom experience;

• Musthave experience working with children (ideally KS4/5);

• The school are looking for someone who is adaptable, flexible and willing to learn;

• Be available for a long-term position;

• Excel at building great relationships with pupils and staff;

• Have an enhanced DBS on the updated service.

 Key Accountabilities

• To work with a named child, as directed by the class teacher and/or SENCo, to support A-Level subjects and learning;

• To establish a supportive, caring and secure relationship with the young person, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos;

• To develop knowledge and understanding of the specific academic and medical needs of the young person and respond to them effectively;

• To assist the class teachers/SENCo with the planning, development and delivery of suitable learning strategies for the pupil;

• To support class teachers to design, create and produce learning activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum or particular learning outcomes, and to assist and support the young person in using them.

Are you:

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and hard working?

• Passionate about working 1:1 within a Senior School environment?

• Conscientious and innovative?

• An excellent communicator who is organised and brings a positive outlook?

• Committed to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team?

 Purpose of the Job

• To work with and support a Year 12 pupil with specified academic and medical needs on an individual basis during their transition through the Upper School and beyond.

• To assist teachers in providing a learning environment that enables the pupil to access the curriculum and learn to the best of their ability.

Oakham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and qualification check.