Learning Support Assistant at Kirkby Thore School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KTS/91268

Location

Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1UU

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,989.00 - £27,694.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Fri 16th Jul, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Thu 9th Jul, 2026

Start Date

01-09-2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

15th July 2026

Interview Date(s) 15th July 2026

About this Role

FIXED TERM POST UNTIL 16th JULY 2027

BAND C, POINT 1 TO 4 (£25,989 - £27,694, FTE

PART TIME , TERM TIME (20 HOURS PER WEEK, 39 WEEKS)

Working hours are 08.30 to 12.30, Monday to Friday.

Kirkby Thore School are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across key stages. We are looking for someone to join our small and friendly team who demonstrates energy, passion and a desire to help children achieve their full potential.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

Passionate about working with pupils and building strong, positive relationships
Support whole-class teaching and deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
Provide high-quality support for pupils with SEND, helping remove barriers to learning
Deliver targeted interventions and adapt learning strategies to meet individual needs
Encourage and develop independent learning skills in pupils
Create a stimulating and imaginative classroom environment, indoors and outdoors
Contribute to pupil assessment, monitoring, and progress reviews
Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a progressive learning environment

The successful candidate will:

Be well-organised
Be self-motivated with excellent communication skills
Driven to support students to achieve their best
Have relevant Level 3 qualifications in relevant discipline
Appropriate Level 2 in both English and Maths at grade C or above

Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate

This role includes 30 min of lunch time supervision.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.