Learning Support Assistant

Employer: Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Location: Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire RG4 8LR

Salary: GLF Associate 3.1-3.9 actual £19,027 - £20,382

Posted: 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Are you an inspiring Learn ing Support Assistant looking for your next challenge? We are looking to recruit an LSA to join our hardworking and collaborative inclusion team, to support the learning and development of our students. If you have a passion for working with young people, with a focus on students’ learning, their social and emotional development and are looking to work within a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you! Your Opportunity We are looking to expand our Inclusion team and are seeking an enthusiastic LSA. We promote inclusion of all students and recognise students’ entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum whilst meeting their individual needs. We recognise that some students may require more support than others and we aim to plan accordingly. Every individual is valued, learning is enjoyed, success is celebrated and responsibility is shared enabling our students to grow into responsible, questioning citizens who play a full and active role in society. About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible ed ucation GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. The Details Start Date: ASAP Hours: 31.25 hours a week, term time (plus 2 INSET days ) Working pattern 8.30am – 3.15pm Monday to Friday Salary: Associate 3.1 £25,877 — 3.9 £27,720 ( actual £19,027 - £20,382) Closing Date: 24th September 2026 at 9.30am Interview Date: TBC

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