Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Required ASP

Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2028 (in the first instance)

Scale 5, point 10-13

(Full Time Equivalent, £28,608 - £30,023 + £1080 Fringe)

37 hours per week (Mon-Thu 8.00 am- 4.00pm, Fri 8.00-3.30 pm)

39 weeks per year (Term time plus 1-week CPD)

Actual Salary Pro Rata £25,452 - £26,665

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support students with SEND through inclusive physical education (Target Team) and tailored learning activities. Working closely with the SENDCo, PE department and teaching staff, you will help pupils develop confidence, independence and achieve their individual learning and EHCP outcomes both in and beyond the classroom.

Experience of working with children with learning difficulties and emotional issues would be welcome but full training will be given.

We offer the following benefits:

Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use,
Swimming pool available for staff use,
TOIL scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off,
The Headteacher is passionate about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff.
Flexible working requests will be considered.

At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students' successes both in and outside of school.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.net.

If you require additional information and to apply please e-mail recruitment@westhatch.net

Closing date: 9 am at Monday, 23rd November 2026

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, West Hatch High School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged

Information about the School

West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.

We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our school website.