Learning Support Assistant - Pioneers

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Based within the Alternative Provision centre at The Castle Rock School, part of the Lionheart Educational Trust

Responsible to: Alternative Provision Team Leader/SENCO Lead

Salary: Grade 5: £24,408 - £24,795 (Actual Salary £16,934 – £17,202)

Hours: Monday-Friday

        Term time plus 1 week (39 weeks per year)

Contract Term Until 31st August 2027

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated colleagues to join our Learning Development Team, working with students to ensure they achieve their full potential.

The Pioneers’ Centre is an Alternative Provision that is part of the Lionheart Educational Trust. This provision supports students with multiple needs and so this role is vital to help students achieve and thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!

Closing date: Thursday 1st July 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Week commencing 7th July 2025

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of candidates.

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.