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Learning Support Assistant

St John's School · Bedford · Bedford

Job description

St John’s School provides special education for children and young people with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, aged two to nineteen. We are part of Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust.

We are looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants who demonstrate enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude for term-time permanent positions working 32.5 hours per week. The successful candidates will be friendly and reliable with an interest in joining our team to engage and inspire our wonderful pupils.

What we can offer you:

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Support with achieving relevant LSA qualifications

174 incredible young people with severe and complex learning difficulties, aged 2-19

A real commitment to staff wellbeing including access to a 24hour year round employee assistance service.

A specialist, determined, committed and friendly staff team

A thorough induction programme

A well-resourced and inspiring learning environment

Interview date: to be confirmed

Start Date: ASAP

There are opportunities for various hours and working patterns, including a 3‑day working week; these can be discussed at the interview stage.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should sufficient applications be received so early application is encouraged.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. CVs cannot be accepted.

BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and corers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation and expects staff to share that commitment.

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About this school

St John's School

Academy special converter · Ages 2–19

Good
Pupils
178
Avg teacher salary
£42,850
Pupil:teacher ratio
8.6:1
Academy trust
BEDFORD INCLUSIVE LEARNING AND TRAINING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Bedford, Bedford, MK42 8AA

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Salary
£20,072.00 - £20,389.00 Annually (Actual) Salary will be adjusted if the contract is for less than 32.5hours per week
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
13 October 2026
Closing date
5 November 2026

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