Learning Support Assistant- Level 3

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

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 - ASAP 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

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

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.