Learning Support Assistant
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith · Penrith · Westmorland and Furness
Job description
PERMANENT POST
BAND C , POINT 1 TO 3 (£25,989 TO £27,694 FTE, £22,254.23 - £23,714.11 PRO RATA)
37 HOURS PER WEEK
TERM TIME (39 WEEKS)
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and adaptable technician to support the SEND Team. This is a busy and varied role and candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Providing a service that enhances teaching provision in order to support learning, participation and encourage social inclusion.
- Develop and maintain effective and supportive mentoring relationships with students.
- Work within an extended range of networks and partnerships to provide support and learning opportunities and improve the quality of services to students.
- Promote learning of SEND students and raise standards of service.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.
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 820 356.
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, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,036
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,476
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
- Academy trust
- CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 7EG
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- Salary
- £22,254.23 - £23,714.11 Annually (Actual) C1 to C4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 10 June 2026
- Closing date
- 24 June 2026
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