Learning Support Assistant
Ruskin Academy · Wellingborough · North Northamptonshire
Job description
“Pupils learn to be resilient and independent learners”
Good with Outstanding for pupils personal development and for pupils behaviour and attitudes
OFSTED 2023
Are you keen to join a team who are passionate about putting children at the heart of everything we do?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who is willing to join our fantastic team. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar setting who is capable of giving their knowledge and experience to the children in our school.
Reporting directly to our Head of School, you will be responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes as required, to support the teacher, to deliver consistently good or better provision for our children.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and commitment to this role, supporting both the students and the teachers, ensuring all duties are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be personable and have good communication skills.
Your core duties will include, but are not limited to:
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs; ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour
Plans and Personal Care programmes
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals ∙ Assist with the planning of learning activities
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
Application information:
You can find out more information about the school by visiting our school website and Facebook page.
We welcome all prospective candidates to arrange a call/ school tour with one of our senior leadership team to talk through this career opportunity.
Please contact the school office on school@ruskinacademy.net or call 01933 381600 to arrange this.
Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.
CV’s submitted without a completed official application form will not be considered.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Ruskin Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 7–11
- Pupils
- 250
- Avg teacher salary
- £42,789
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
- Academy trust
- LION ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 3EG
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- Salary
- £25,614.00 - £26,016.00 Annually (FTE)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 23 September 2026
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
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