Start Date: Friday 10th July 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026
Interviews: On application
Salary: Grade 3 SP4-6 (FTE £25,185 to £25,989 / Actual £21,058 to £21,731)
Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent (37 hours per week / 38 weeks per year) Full or Part time considered Monday to Friday (08.30 am – 16.00 pm)

Thomas Gainsborough School

Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Part Time, Permanent (37 hours per week / 38 weeks per year) Full or Part time considered Monday to Friday (08.30 am – 16.00 pm)

Salary: Grade 3 SP4-6 (FTE £25,185 to £25,989 / Actual £21,058 to £21,731)

Start date: September 2026

We are seeking to appoint committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our successful and popular school.

The successful candidate will:

  • Support pupils to access learning and achieve positive outcomes.
  • Deliver targeted small-group interventions, including support for literacy, numeracy, and social development.
  • Provide one-to-one support where required, which may include supporting pupils with SEMH needs, personal care, or medical needs, in line with individual support plans.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is able to work independently while contributing positively to a strong team ethos.
  • Is flexible and responsive to the changing needs of pupils and the school.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Uses initiative and problem-solving skills to support pupils effectively.
  • Brings warmth, resilience, and a sense of humour to the role.

 We welcome applications from candidates with experience of supporting pupils with SEND, as well as those with relevant experience in exams, pastoral, or teaching support roles. We also encourage applications from individuals new to education who can demonstrate transferable skills and a strong commitment to inclusive practice.

If you would like further information about the role or our provision, please email: send@tgschool.net

Closing date for applications: 9:00am, Tuesday 14th July 2026

Interviews: On application

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

 Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity