Learning Support Assistant

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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield South Primary Short Stay School, Auburn Road, Blaby, LE8 4DA

Salary: £26,853- £27,282 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 25 hours per week Term Time only - 39 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

Interview Date(s): Thursday 5th and Friday 6th November 2026 at Oakfield South Short Stay Primary School, Auburn Road, Blaby, LE8 4DA.

About the role

Are you looking to start or develop your career in education?

We are keen to hear from college leavers and individuals at the start of their career who are motivated to support young people and make a meaningful impact. At Oakfield Short Stay Primary School, you will gain hands-on experience in a Pupil Referral Unit and have opportunities to develop professionally through supported apprenticeship pathways, including a Level 5 qualification in Learning and Skills.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and SEN needs? This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and dynamic team at Oakfield as a Learning Support Assistant/Escort, supporting pupils both in school and while travelling safely on the school minibuses.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will:

Support safe travel: Escort pupils with SEMH and SEN needs to and from school on minibuses, ensuring their safety and wellbeing

Work within the classroom: Support teaching staff to deliver engaging and inclusive learning

Promote inclusion: Help pupils access learning through tailored support and interventions

Provide 1:1 support: Work closely with individual pupils to support progress and wellbeing

Support behaviour and wellbeing: Help pupils regulate emotions using positive strategies and guidance

Contribute to a therapeutic environment: Support holistic development across the curriculum

Assist with resources and activities: Prepare materials and support structured play and social learning

You will receive training and guidance to develop the skills needed to support pupils effectively, including behaviour management and therapeutic approaches.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must have:

• Experience of Working with the general public within a service provision environment. Is enthusiastic, resilient and motivated to work with young people
• Has GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Is interested in working with pupils with SEMH and additional needs. Have experience of Working with vulnerable groups.
• Can work as part of a team and build positive relationships
• Knowledge of The provision of education for excluded and vulnerable pupils
• SEND legislation and county SEND policy and procedures. Is willing to learn and develop professionally
• Previous experience of working with young people or in a school setting is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Safeguarding Statement

Oakfield Short Stay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.