Learning Support Assistant

Required from September 2026

• Are you passionate about improving outcomes for all children?

• Do you have a proven track record of success of supporting pupils with varying needs across school settings?

St Helen’s is a wonderfully inclusive school to work in. Based in the centre of the town we serve a rich and culturally diverse community that makes our school special in so many ways. We are always striving to improve the outcomes for our pupils and believe in an ‘equity for all’ approach to learning. We are seeking to employ a new Learning Support Assistant to work within either EYFS, KS1 or LKS2 providing support and interventions for those children who require a little more.

We would like to encourage applicants to apply who:

• are efficient, conscientious and enthusiastic

• have a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification and experience (EYFS knowledge important in the EYFS role)

• believe that all children have the potential to do well.

• have a calm and organised approach to working

• are capable of working with and taking advice from external agencies

• are confident and assertive in dealing with challenging behaviours

• are interested in helping children to develop positive learning behaviours

• can adapt to duties and responsibilities as per the needs of the pupils in your care

• good English and maths skills

We can offer you:

• the chance to be part of a multi-culturally diverse and inclusive school

• respectful, well-motivated and happy children.

• an opportunity to work with a friendly and skilled team of support assistants, teachers and leaders

• a network of support across fourteen ASSET schools and external providers

• ongoing professional development to further flourish your career

For further details, or to arrange an initial discussion with the Headteacher, please contact:

Jo Lovett, Senior Administrative Assistant, 01473251333 j.lovett@sthelensprimary.net

ASSET Education 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 exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.