Learning Support Assistant

Location: Challney High School for Boys

Contract Type: Fixed Term, Term time plus five training days

Hours of work: 35 hours per week.  The working day will start at 8:30am and finish at 4:00pm, with a 30 minute break.

Salary: L3 - Actual salary starting from £21,274 per annum

Closing date: 9am on Monday 23^rd February 2026

Over view of the job

Challney High School for Boys is a successful and inclusive school with outstanding facilities, friendly staff and has a supportive environment.

We are looking to appoint an energetic and motivated individual with good literacy and numeracy skills. 

Working within our Support for Learning Department the successful applicant will:

• Support the teaching and learning of individuals or groups within the classroom and on occasions in withdrawal situations.
• Contribute to the monitoring, recording and assessment of pupil progress.
• Contribute to the planning of teaching and learning for the whole class or individuals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Special Educational Needs. 

The ability to use ICT would be an advantage but not essential as hands on training is available.

Purpose of the post

To work with class teachers and colleagues in the support for learning team, in all aspects of teaching and enhance learning opportunities for pupils.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We thank you for your interest in this role.  

For further information, please contact Laura Miller, Personnel Administrator, lmiller@challneyboys.co.uk.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9:00am Monday 23^rd February 2026.

Early applications are welcomed and we reserve the right to interview early should a suitable candidate apply.  Please note this vacancy will close when an appointment has been made and without further notice.

Interviews will take place week commencing from Wednesday 25^th February 2026.

Visit our website: www.challneyboys.co.uk 

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