Learning Support Assistant

As a Specialist Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with our children, supporting their daily learning, care, and development. You will play a crucial role in helping our pupils feel excited about coming to school, motivated to learn, and proud of their achievements.

At Columbus, you'll be more than just a learning support assistant, you'll be an:
- Exploration guide: You'll tailor learning activities to each child's unique needs and interests, igniting their curiosity.
- Champion: You'll provide one-on-one support, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where all children can thrive.
- Team player: You'll collaborate with passionate teachers and specialists to ensure every child receives the best possible education and care.

We offer:
- Flexible working options.
- Staff parking
- Exceptional professional development opportunities to nurture your skills.
- A supportive and collaborative community where you'll feel valued.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of exceptional children.

Ready to join the adventure?

Here's what to do next:

Discover more about our wonderful school! We warmly welcome school visits and encourage you to schedule a meeting with our principal, Mark Savage, for a friendly chat. School tours are also available upon request. To arrange a visit or tour, please contact Brooke Carr, our School Operations Manager, Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

£22,737 - £23,893 FTE £11,121.24 - £11,656.31 Actual Salary + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Lift School Benefits

Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

20 hours per week (10am - 2pm Flexible shifts available), 39 weeks per year

Immediate Start

Make learning an adventure: Be a specialist Learning Support Assistant at Columbus!

Do you have a passion for helping children reach their full potential?

Columbus School and College is searching for enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistants to join our vibrant team. We're a special school where children and young people aged 3-19 with severe and profound learning difficulties embark on incredible learning journeys.

Imagine this:
- High-five moments: Witnessing the spark of understanding in a child's eyes.
- Creative collaboration: Working alongside a supportive team to design engaging learning experiences.
- Building bridges: Helping children overcome challenges and celebrate victories.