The Alpha Academies Trust

Learning Support Assistant

Stoke on Trent ST2 0GA

Key information

Pay
£20,955 to £22,697 a year
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
21 Oct 2026
Closing date
3 Nov 2026

About this role

Principal

Ms J Schofield |

Required

As Soon As Possible | Learning Support Assistant | Fixed Term until December 2027 | Term Time | 32.5 hours per week | Level 5, Actual Salary £20,955 to £22,697

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant, to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will support pupils through SEND provision, targeted interventions and nurture programmes that enable pupils to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our academy and the wider community. To do this, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.