Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Term Time only Grade 6 Point 7 32.5 hours per week 8.30 am to 3.30 pm 30 minutes unpaid break Actual Salary £19,351 + £1,200 Personal Care Allowance Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no 2 days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Arthur Mellows is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will enjoy working with young people and play a key role in supporting students within the College. They will be a caring, creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to support high quality teaching and raise attainment for students across various curriculum areas. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The role requires the candidate to work closely with teachers and other support staff. Your day will be spent in classrooms, working alongside students in small groups or supporting a student on a one-to-one basis to fully understand the lesson. Learning Support Assistants move around the College to support students with their education. We are looking for an empathetic and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and has the natural ability to solve challenges. You will recognise the importance of flexibility to meet these differing needs. The role requires good physical and emotional resilience as part of this role will be to provide personal care for physically disabled students as required. A Learning Support Assistant must be a good role model, listener and a motivator. To support our students the ideal candidate will have a good standard of written and spoken English and Maths skills. Previous experience or background of working with young people would be beneficial. Please apply via MyNew Term. Informal enquiries should be directed to Faye Skinner, HR Officer, via email fskinner@arthurmellows.org Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 18 May 2026 We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply. The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates Helpston Road, Glinton, Peterborough. PE6 7JX. Telephone 01733 252235.