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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Start Date: ASAP / September 2025
LGS Scale 3 Points 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989) pro rata
(32.08 hrs/week 8.35 am to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday - 39 weeks/year ) Actual Salary £19,016.06 - £19,317.85 per annum
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, caring and supportive team who has:
· Commitment to meeting the needs of all students with SEND
· Good communication skills
· Good numeracy and literacy skills
· Willing to support learning in the classroom and lead small‑group intervention sessions.
· The ability to be adaptable.
Relevant qualifications and experience of working with children are desirable. This post would also suit a graduate who is interested in a teaching career or working with young people.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and fitness to work declaration.
CLOSING DATE: 8 am Friday 13th March 2026.
Interviews: TBC
Please note that interviews may take place before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.
Information about the School
St. John Payne is a very popular, heavily oversubscribed, mixed 11-18 comprehensive with a Sixth Form in excess of 200. The School enjoys an excellent academic reputation at both GCSE and ‘A’ Level.