Learning Support Assistant vacancy at Forest Way School (part of Open Thinking Partnership)

Grade 5 Learning Support Assistants Required

32.5 hours per week

Term time only (39 weeks includes five days training) 

• Grade 5: £25,191 – £25,590 pro rata (actual starting: £18,938.07 for 32.5hrs)

Closing date: Friday 31st July at Midday

Interviews: W/C 3rd August 2026 

Start date: August 2026 with a week of induction training prior to start date

Shape Futures: Learning Support Assistants 

Are you ready to make a real, measurable difference every single day? At Forest Way School, we don’t just teach; we break down barriers, champion independence and unlock the full potential of children with diverse needs.

If you are looking for a rewarding, fast-paced role that serves as the perfect springboard into teaching, educational psychology, or speech & language therapy, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Unstoppable Positivity & Resilience: Ready to embrace a problem-solving approach meeting the needs of children and young people.

• Strong Communication: The ability to connect with, listen to, and advocate for our pupils.

• Team Spirit & Flexibility: Adaptability to thrive in an evolving, dynamic environment.

What’s In It For You?

• High Quality Training: Comprehensive induction into teaching, learning, communication and wellbeing strategies that we use to support pupils

• Expert Collaboration: Work side-by-side with a passionate staff team and expert external professionals (Educational Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Speech & Language Therapists).

• A Culture that Inspires: Be part of an inclusive Trust where individual differences are celebrated

Statutory & Safeguarding Information

Safeguarding & DBS: Open Thinking Partnership (OTP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equality & Diversity: OTP promotes equality, challenges discrimination, and proudly welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know of any additional support or reasonable adjustments you may need at any stage of the recruitment process.

Closing date: Friday 31st July at Midday

Interviews: W/C 3rd August 2026

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to a check being carried out at an Enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Service regarding any previous criminal record. 

The Open Thinking Partnership shares a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.  Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture that embraces the ethos of safeguarding amongst our workforce.