Learning Support Assistant

Location: Martin High School, Anstey, Leicestershire

 Part of the Lionheart Educational Trust

Salary: Grade 5, Point 7  £17,185 per annual year (FTE £25,191)

Hours: 29.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week, including training days)

 Working hours between 8:15am and 3:15pm. Working days will be discussed at interview and may be considered flexibly for the right candidate.

Contract: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Martin High School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to support learners and help them access a high-quality education, enabling them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Martin High School is an 11-16 secondary school in Anstey committed to high standards, raising attainment, and ensuring every learner can thrive. We are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and place pupil success at the heart of everything we do. Our vibrant and engaging curriculum inspires a love of learning while preparing young people for the next stage of their lives.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide support for learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), working closely with teaching staff to help deliver personalised learning and support programmes.

This role is not centred on supporting one individual learner. Instead, you will work flexibly with a range of learners throughout the school day, adapting your approach to meet their varying educational, social, emotional, and developmental needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting learners to access learning opportunities both in and outside the classroom.

Assisting teachers in delivering agreed educational and support plans.

Providing support with literacy, numeracy, social development, and emotional wellbeing.

Encouraging learners to develop independence, confidence, and resilience.

Working collaboratively with teaching staff, families, and external professionals where appropriate.

Following school policies and procedures and contributing positively to the wider life of the school.

Maintaining awareness of relevant school and statutory frameworks that inform work with learners.

Supporting with duties during learners break and lunchtimes 

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Is patient, adaptable, and able to build positive relationships with learners.

Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Can work effectively under the guidance of teaching staff while using their own initiative.

Is committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed.

Shares our values and high expectations for all learners.

Previous experience of working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.

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.

Martin High School is proud to be part of the Lionheart Educational Trust, a family of seventeen schools across Leicestershire and Derbyshire . We are committed to providing the highest quality education and raising the attainment of all our students, reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

Please note we DO NOT accept CVS and we reserve the right to close the advert early should there be sufficient interest.

Please find attached a job description of the role.

Advert closes: 26 October at 9am

Interview date:30 October  2026 

Please note that the interview process may take up to half a day to complete. We kindly ask candidates to ensure they are available for the duration of this period.