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Learning Support Assistant

Thornhill Primary School · Egremont · Cumberland

Job description

FIXED TERM POST UNTIL 31 AUGUST 2027

BAND C, POINT 1 TO 4 (£25,989 TO £27,694 FTE, £18,043.97 TO £19,227.65 PRO RATA)

30 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME (39 WEEKS)

Thornhill Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning and create an inclusive, supportive environment that enables every pupil - particularly those with SEND - to achieve their full potential.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

  • Provide high quality support to enhance teaching and learning for pupils with SEND
  • Build strong, positive relationships with pupils
  • Support pupils with SEND, helping remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes
  • Deliver targeted interventions and adapted learning strategies
  • Contribute to pupil assessments and progress reviews
  • Work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies

Previous experience working with pupils with autism who are non-verbal is desirable.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team Via Email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820356.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

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About this school

Thornhill Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11

Not rated
Pupils
80
Avg teacher salary
£41,230
Pupil:teacher ratio
15.6:1
Academy trust
CHANGING LIVES LEARNING 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.

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Egremont, Cumberland, CA22 2SJ

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Salary
£18,043.97 - £19,227.65 Annually (Actual) BAND C, POINT 1 TO 4 (£25,989 TO £27,694 FTE, £18,043.97 TO £19,227.65 PRO RATA)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
11 June 2026
Closing date
2 July 2026

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