Learning Support Practitioner for Horizon Academy

2 x post supporting pupils in the primary phase 

Apply by:  19th February 2026 by 12pm

Start Date: April 2026 or sooner dependant on successful candidates availability 

Grade: Scale 4 

Salary: £23,691 - £24,728 (actual salary)

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Eko Trust is a family of good and outstanding schools situated across London and Suffolk. Collaborating seamlessly, we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where our collective goal is to constantly learn and innovate, striving to deliver unparalleled educational outcomes for the children under our care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in education and thrive in a collaborative, progressive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a community committed to excellence.

Location: Horizon Academy

Are you passionate and enjoy helping young people achieve their personal best? We are currently looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated people with experience to provide classroom support for our pupils at Horizon Academy. If so, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidates will ideally have experience within a range of mainstream or SEMH settings.

• Have a commitment to meeting pupils' needs, supporting their social, emotional and mental health needs, sometimes with personalised programmes.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the teacher and their own role in relation to teachers, other support staff, and pupils.

• Have a secure understanding of literacy and maths.

• Demonstrate an awareness of how pupils learn and the factors that can affect their progress and how to support these.

• Promote community involvement both inside and outside the school to support achievements and personal development.

Eko Trust can offer: 

• Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team

• Forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement

• Continuous professional development & learning opportunities

• Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands 

• Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work 

• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors

• Access to private GP services, counselling, financial wellbeing advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services 

• Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working 

• A commitment to your career aspirations and professional development

• A clear vision for the future and strong values of school values

Visits are welcomed. Please contact horizonacademyinfo@ekotrust.org.uk to arrange this or for any further information. 

For more information regarding the post or to apply for the post please go to link below and complete the application form 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143275/EDV-2026-HA-51190

Closing Date: 19th February 2026 by 12pm

Shortlisting: 23rd February 2026

Interview date: 27th February 2026 

Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.