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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Part-time
Salary Range: Scale 4, Points 7-8
Closing Date: 12 April 2026 (midnight)
Start Date: September 2026
Positions Available: 2
Interview Date: w/c 20 April 2026 (or sooner for suitable applicants)
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. An empathetic approach is essential. Minimum NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy are required.
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate students.
The FitzWimarc School is a heavily over-subscribed 11 - 18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to pupil achievements, the school's ethos and its commitment and involvement with the community.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Access to our onsite gym
Access to the 'Cycle to Work' Scheme
Eye test vouchers Scheme
Training and development opportunities
Supportive and friendly working environment