Learning Support Assistant

Actual Salary: Level 3 (points 6-8) - £22,490 - £23.213 Working hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8:00 - 16:00, Fri 8:00 - 15:30) Working weeks: 39 weeks per year (including training days) Job start: September 2026 Contract term: Permanent Following a historic and highly successful Ofsted inspection in January 2026, we are proud to announce that Lea Manor High School has been recognised as a beacon of educational excellence. This achievement marks a period of truly transformational change for our community. We have moved beyond simple improvement to fundamentally redefine the aspirations of our students, establishing outstanding provision as our daily standard. We have cultivated an environment where academic rigor meets deep pastoral care-a place where students do not just attend, but flourish. We are looking for an outstanding Learning Support Assistant to join our thriving school on the next chapter of our journey of excellence. We want to hear from you if you are positive, resilient, and ambitious, with a genuine desire to change the life chances of our children. You will be responsible for encouraging learning that enables pupils to achieve the highest possible standards, while sharing our corporate responsibility for the well-being and discipline of every student. Lea Manor High School is a happy, ambitious learning community that thrives on high expectations. Widely recognised as an inclusive school, we care deeply for all students and are wholly committed to supporting their success regardless of ability or background. As a proud member of the Chiltern Learning Trust-an outstanding and progressive multi-academy trust in Bedfordshire-we offer a collaborative environment where no two days are the same. If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience, and a passion for English education, we want to hear from you. Full training, support and induction will be provided. We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace