Learning Support Assistant

Emanuel School is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning and social needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified graduate who is considering a future career in teaching, speech and language therapy, or educational psychology, offering valuable hands-on experience within an inspiring educational environment.

Working under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff, you will support access to learning for pupils and provide general support in the management of pupils and the classroom. You will also assist and provide support for pupils with EHCPs (Education, Health Care Plans) and ISPs (Individual Support Plans), which may involve some intimate care. In addition to this, you will help deliver targeted support intervention programmes for small groups and provide occasional 1-to-1 support.

The role would suit a well-qualified graduate who is passionate about helping young people thrive and who is keen to develop their understanding of learning and development. Some understanding of special educational needs (SEN) would be advantageous, including learning, behavioural, social and communication difficulties, along with a willingness to undertake further training. Some experience of working with children, young people, or pupils with additional needs would be desirable but is not essential.

Working at Emanuel

There is a genuine buzz at the school. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school.

Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining the school should expect to do so. There’s a strong sense of community and source of friendship. From the briefing to all staff, to the half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, there’s ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims.

We aim to look after our staff too. We have an appraisal scheme with a focus on the employee’s professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. On a more practical level, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

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The closing date for this role is Wednesday 26th August 2026.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Prior to applying, candidates should read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy our Recruitment Policy and our Recruitment Privacy Notice.