Learning Support Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Peterborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£19,351 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Supporting students Working with young people High quality teaching support Raising attainment Empathy Adaptability Problem-solving Written and spoken English and Maths skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Learning Support Assistant

School: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Peterborough, Cambs

Actual Salary: £19,351 + £1,200 Personal Care Allowance

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8:30 am to 3:30 pm)

Closing Date: 17 Nov 2025

Advert

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no 2 days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Arthur Mellows is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team. The successful candidate will enjoy working with young people and play a key role in supporting students within the College. They will be a caring, creative, proactive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to support high quality teaching and raise attainment for students across various curriculum areas.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping our students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The role requires the candidate to work closely with teachers and other support staff. Your day will be spent in classrooms, working alongside students in small groups or supporting a student on a one-to-one basis to fully understand the lesson. Learning Support Assistants move around the College to support students with their education. We are looking for an empathetic and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure and has the natural ability to solve challenges. The role requires good physical and emotional resilience as part of this role will be to provide personal care for physically disabled students as required. To support our students the ideal candidate will have a good standard of written and spoken English and Maths skills.

Application Instructions

Please apply via MyNew Term. Informal enquiries should be directed to Faye Skinner, HR Officer, via email [contact hidden]

Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Monday 17 November 2025

We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

Safeguarding

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Contact Information

Helpston Road, Glinton, Peterborough. PE6 7JX. Telephone [contact hidden].

Downloads

  • Job Description - LSA.pdf
  • Person Specification.pdf
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