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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
33.5 HOURS PER WEEK / 38 WEEKS PER YEAR (TERM TIME ONLY)
SCALE 4 POINTS 7-8
FTE SALARY £26,403 - £26,824 (ACTUAL SALARY £19,944 - £20,262 PA)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom environment.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience, flexibility and show a commitment to supporting learners with individual academic, welfare and medical needs. Minimum NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy are required. There will be a particular focus on numeracy support and therefore, experience in Maths interventions will be advantageous (but not essential), together with an empathetic approach.
The FitzWimarc School is an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to student achievements, the school's ethos and its commitment and involvement within the community.
We can offer you:
- A school setting with strong standards of behaviour
- CPD opportunities available to all staff (including a subscription to National College)
- A warm and welcoming working environment
- 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (LGPS for support staff, employer contribution 25%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Free use of the school gym
The FitzWimarc School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date.
Please apply using the application form on this site and return to hr@fitzwimarc.com or for further information, please visit our website www.fitzwimarc.com.
Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025 (midnight)
Interviews: TBC