Learning Support Officer

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and highly effective Learning Support Officer to start in September 2025, you will work within our team of staff providing for vulnerable young people.  The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, providing students with agreed support to help create and maintain a purposeful and supportive learning environment, particularly helping students overcome barriers to learning, including social, emotional and mental health needs. 

The working hours are from 08:30am to 15:30pm Monday to Friday during the school term.  You will also be paid for an additional 32.5 hours per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development outside of your normal working hours.  Your actual salary will be £20,575 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year.  If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you. 

Why choose us?

We offer specialist support for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and this is at the centre of everything we do.  We support our pupils to accelerate their academic, social and emotional skills development and ultimately enable them to positively engage with learning.  We have a strong, supportive and dedicated team who collectively work with all stakeholders to provide the best possible educational experience and environment. Our Trust moto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’.  We are genuinely committed to our pupils and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. 

We are part of TEAL (The Education Alliance) Multi Academy Trust and together we share a common purpose:

“We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives”

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy including routes into teaching via our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT)
• Free, on-site parking as well as Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our virtual GP service.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligability)
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who is committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be.   Learning Support Officer's play a vital role in the success of the school, supporting teaching and learning and the development of skills to ensure progress for all. Learning Support Officer's will be required to undertake the necessary training appropriate to the role which will include physical intervention training.

The successful applicant will have good literacy and numeracy skills, the ability to work collaboratively within a team and willingness to undertake the in-house Teacm Teach course as appropriate.

Full details of our requirements can be found in the person specification.

Applicant Information

Further information about our School and Trust can be found in the applicant brochure. 

If you require an application in an alternative format, please contact Kerry Mould, School Business Manager on mouldk@erhub.org.uk or 01482 304163.

All applications must be received by no later than 04/06/2025, 9am.  Please note applications online must be submitted by 11.59pm on Tuesday 03/06/2025.

It is anticipated interviews will be held on Thursday 11/06/2025.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf