Learning Support Assistant- Level 3 at Grange Academy

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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/GA/60038

Location
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Part-Time

Salary
£19,280.00 - £20,219.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week
31 hours 15 minutes

Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 18th Sep, 2026

Start Date
September 2026

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
TBA

About this Role

PERMANENT LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (Part Time)

3AS point 6-9 (£19,280 - £20,219 pa actual salary)

31 hours 15 minutes per week term time (8.40am-3.25pm)

Term Time Only + 5 training days

Start date - September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting pupils and helping them to achieve outcomes that can change their life chances? Do you like to work in a supportive and structured environment?

Grange Academy is a community special academy for pupils aged 7-16 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties and autism. The school is part of a local Multi Academy Trust of special schools, BILTT. Due to the expansion of our school, we are looking to appoint a highly motivated person who:

is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children

has experience of delivering structured activities without supervision

has knowledge of autism, behaviour and SEND needs or is willing to learn and develop a range of skills and strategies

works effectively as part of a team to improve pupil confidence, attitudes and resilience

is able to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, families and other professionals

has a good sense of humour and is flexible, reliable, resilient and positive

has strong literacy and numeracy skills and has good communication skills

has the ability to work as part of a dedicated team

has effective organisational skills and a positive outlook

We can offer you:

membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions

a friendly, supportive working environment

development opportunities within a growing trust

employee Assistance Programme

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a 6-month probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Sorry 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 carers; 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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Are you passionate about supporting pupils and helping them to achieve outcomes that can change their life chances? Do you like to work in a supportive and structured environment?

Grange Academy is a community special academy for pupils aged 7-16 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties and autism. The school is part of a local Multi Academy Trust of special schools, BILTT. Due to the expansion of our school, we are looking to appoint a highly motivated person who:

· is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children

· has experience of delivering structured activities without supervision

· has knowledge of autism, behaviour and SEND needs or is willing to learn and develop a range of skills and strategies

· work effectively as part of a team to improve pupil confidence, attitudes and resilience

· is able to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, families and other professionals

· has a good sense of humour and is flexible, reliable, resilient and positive

· has strong literacy and numeracy skills and has good communication skills

· has the ability to work as part of a dedicated team

· has effective organisational skills and a positive outlook

· membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions

· a friendly, supportive working environment

· development opportunities within a growing trust

· employee Assistance Programme

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found and we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a 6-month probationary period. This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Sorry 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 carers; 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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