Learning Support Assistant

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We are looking for an enthusiastic learning support assistant who has a passion for learning, will put the needs of our students first and have excellent interpersonal skills.

Job title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Chantry Academy

Contract: Permanent, 29 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year

Salary: ALT Grade C Point 5-7, £16,250.87 – £16,505.82- Actual

Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 14th July 2025

About us

Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious, Ofsted rated good academy. Our vision is to provide learning that ensures everyone has the skills to be versatile, the opportunities to exceed their aspirations, the knowledge to be learned, the empathy to be understanding, the enthusiasm to be engaged and the encouragement to be determined. Our community is always valued.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
• Can inspire, motivate, and support our pupils, encouraging inclusion of all pupils.
• Takes every opportunity to develop pupils’ language, reading, numeracy and related skills.
• Has a calm and patient nature.
• Has the highest expectations for the attainment of all young people.

In return we will offer you:

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• LGPS pension scheme
• A thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence 
• A supportive, welcoming community of professionals
• Extensive support and development opportunities

If you wish to find out more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Emily Ruddock, ERuddock@chantryacademy.org or 01473 687181

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees’ alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.