LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LEVEL 2A)

Ref

202478

Number of Posts

1

Grade

SCP 4-6.

Salary

£25185 to £ 25989 paid pro-rata (pay award pending)

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Permanent.

Required

(September 2026 ) .

Hours

30.25 hours a week.

Closing Date

02/11/2026.

Location

Broughton High School, Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JJ (934 on roll)

Tel: 01772 863849

School website: www.broughtonhigh.co.uk

Summary

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with particular learning, social and emotional needs in and beyond the classroom. This post is term-time only, 30.25 hours per week (with a half hour unpaid lunch break ). At Broughton, we expect our Learning Support Assistants to be hardworking and able to use their initiative; a friendly, positive attitude will enable you to fit into our dedicated team.

The interview date is w/c 9th November 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

The closing date is 02/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent).

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment.
• Experience of Administrative work. Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mrs Helen Hardman, SENDCo/Assistant Headteacher/Specialist Teacher - Learning Support , [email protected] , or tel: 01772 863849.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.