Learning Support Assistant (1:1 supporting Year 6 EHCP pupil)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oak Hill Academy is an amazing and popular school because we believe in all of our pupils and encourage them to reach their full potential through enjoyment and challenge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team of supportive staff. The successful candidates will need to be highly motivated, hardworking and have high expectations of children within a Key Stage 2 setting. You must enjoy both supporting learning as part of a class team working under the direction of a class teacher and celebrating the achievement of pupils.

We are seeking to appoint inspirational staff who have knowledge and experience of supporting EHCP pupils with ASD, Global Delay, Speech and Language needs and Behavioral needs. You do not need to possess all these skills however; it is essential that you have SEND experience.

We would love you to join us if you can demonstrate that you are

• Educated to GCSE Level C or above in English and Maths
• Confident, enthusiastic and have a passion for learning
• Able to demonstrate excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills
• Experienced in working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEND)
• An excellent, enthusiastic and committed practitioner who believes in the value of continuing CPD
• Someone who has high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all pupils
• Creative and able to make a difference
• Adaptable and aspirational
• Committed to securing good outcomes for all pupils and have a belief that all can achieve well
• Able to build good working relationships with staff, pupils and their parents/carers

What the school offers its staff

We offer

• A warm, friendly and supportive working environment
• A dynamic and forward-looking staff who enjoy working together
• Children who are excited by school and love to learn
• A comprehensive induction, training and support programme

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the Principal to arrange an appointment via Rita Smith, details above.

Closing date

Thursday 28th May 2026 Interview

to be confirmed

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.