Level 3 SEMH Specialist Learning Support Assistant   at Etone College

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/EC/45064

Location

Leicester Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6AA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£22,860.66 - £22,860.66 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 27th Mar, 2026

Start Date

April 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Level 3 SEMH Specialist Learning Support Assistant  

Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6AA

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday  

Start Date: As soon as possible

Starting Salary: £22,860.66 (FTE £26,578)

The role:   

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 qualified SEMH Specialist Learning Support Assistant to work alongside pupils with complex needs at Etone College. At Etone College, we want the best for every single child, and our Learning Support Assistants are vital in achieving this. There should be no barriers to learning and strong Learning Support Assistants will help young people be successful in school while preparing them for success in their future careers. 

The main purpose of this role will be to work alongside smaller groups of pupils that require expert support. The successful candidate will be supporting Teachers with curriculum delivery and wider cultural capital experiences and opportunities. 

About you:   

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, supportive and a compassionate individual committed to assisting our pupils and providing a positive learning environment. Main skills and experience will include: 

Holding a Level 3 qualification as a Teaching Assistant;

Having previous experience within a similar role and learning environment;

Having an understanding of the national curriculum and other learning programmes and strategies;

The ability to remain calm when under pressure.

 About us:

It is an exciting time to join a growing and thriving Trust with a focus on school improvement. Etone College is a fully inclusive school based on traditional values and committed to ensuring Progress for All. Children experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. Our ambition is to be outstanding in all that we do and to ensure that all students leave with employability skills and the opportunity to access higher/further education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply, please submit your application directly through the online portal on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Mr I Smith: ismith@etonecollege.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 27th March 2026.

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.