Learning Support Assistant

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Location: Lincoln, LN6 9AF

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Not specified

Posting date: 30 Jul 2026

Closing date: 31 Jul 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we need:

Due to the continued expansion of the Academy and its learning support offer, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team in the Specialised Learning Centre (SLC). The role of the SLC is to ensure that all students achieve their potential and any barriers to learning are identified and supported. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be required to work with the SLC team to enhance the education of our students, provide support to students in the classroom, both in groups and on a one-to-one basis, and have a flexible approach to be able to respond to the changing needs of our students.

The ability to work flexibly across all age groups and subject areas, and the confidence to deal with challenging behaviours is essential for this role.

The ability to offer First Aid support or to be willing to undertake First Aid training would be desirable. Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs is desirable, but not essential.

Are you right for the role?

Do you have:

Minimum of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification
Good working knowledge of ICT
High expectations of students to enable motivation and challenge
Ability to multi-task, be flexible and resourceful
A positive, 'can do' attitude
An existing First Aid qualification or a willingness to train

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Free on-site car parking and secure cycle store.
Cycle to work scheme following successful probation period.
Occupational sick pay
Blue Light Discount Card

Commitment to safeguarding

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all of its pupils. Each pupil's welfare is of paramount importance. We recognise that some children may be especially vulnerable to abuse. We recognise that children who are abused or neglected may find it difficult to develop a sense of self-worth and to view the world in a positive way. We will always take a considered and sensitive approach in order that we can support all of our pupils

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Due to the continued expansion of the Academy and its learning support offer,we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team in the Specialised Learning Centre (SLC). The role of the SLC is to ensure that all students achieve their potential and any barriers to learning are identified and supported. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be required to work with the SLC team to enhance the education of our students, provide support to students in the classroom, both in groups and on a one-to-one basis, and have a flexible approach to be able to respond to the changing needs of our students.

The ability to work flexibly across all age groups and subject areas, and the confidence to deal with challenging behaviours is essential for this role.

The ability to offer First Aid support or to be willing to undertake First Aid training would be desirable. Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs is desirable, but not essential.

Are you right for the role?

Do you have:

- Minimum of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification

- Good working knowledge of ICT

- High expectations of students to enable motivation and challenge

- Ability to multi-task, be flexible and resourceful

- A positive, 'can do' attitude

- An existing First Aid qualification or a willingness to train

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

- Free on-site car parking and secure cycle store.

- Cycle to work scheme following successful probation period.

- Occupational sick pay

- Blue Light Discount Card

Commitment to safeguarding

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