Learning Support Specialist

Grade: BG6 N6-N7 £25,989-£26,403 FTE (£21,499.32-£21,841.80 Actual Salary)

Contract: Part Time 35 Hours a week / Fixed term until 31 August 2027

Hours: 8:00-3:30 Monday to Friday

Closing date: 6th of July 2026

Interview date: 13th July 2026

Purpose:

To provide support for learning activities by children. The postholder may be required to support individuals or small groups or to provide one to one support and assistance to children with medical, behavioural or social needs as directed by their line manager.

Duties (further details in the attached application pack):

• To undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programs, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
• To use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• To assist with the planning of learning activities.
• To monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately maintain a record of pupil progress as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems, etc.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress ad achievement under guidance of the teacher.
• Be a keyworker for a small number of pupils.

We offer:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Statement

Amplify Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.