Learning Support Assistant

Key InformationLocation: Dinnington High SchoolSalary: Band D of the Support Staff Spine (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE, Actual Salary £22,237 - £22,590)Contract Type: Full Time, Term Time Only (37hpw, 8 - 4 Monday – Thursday and 8 – 3.30 Friday) + 2 INSET DaysContract Term: PermanentDatesClosing Date: Monday 13th JulyStart Date: As Soon As PossibleAbout This OpportunityAn exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team and be at the forefront of our organisational developmentWe are seeking a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual to support the Inclusion Department by leading small groups and support individual students at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will join a committed team of staff to further improve learning, teaching and student outcomes. An understanding or experience of working with vulnerable young people and those with learning or behaviour difficulties is essential.The successful candidates will be flexible enough to meet the changing demands of a busy school day and able to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and will have excellent communication skills, as well as a good attention to detail and an enthusiastic approach to your work.Dinnington High School is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously valuing our greatest asset – our people. In all our work with students, staff and parents, we strive to follow the Dinnington Way: kindness, respect, excellence.New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.Why Work for Us?NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the countryA strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charterAccess to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional developmentAttractive pension schemeAdditional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology schemeA culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staffIf you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.To see the full job description, person specification and to apply please visit https://nclt.ac.uk/vacancies/Applications should be submitted to DIN-Recruitment@nclt.ac.ukClosing Date: 9am on Monday 13th July 2026Application InformationApplication FormJob DescriptionWhy Work For Us?