Learning Support Assistant
| Company: | The Thinking Schools Academy Trust |
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| Salary: | £16,966 to £18,944 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Paignton, TQ3 3WA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Paignton Academy are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis, working across our Borough Road and Waterleat Road sites.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), providing the support and encouragement they need to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the wider SEND team to provide effective, individualised support for students with a range of additional needs.
You will support students both within the classroom and through targeted activities and interventions, helping them to engage positively with learning, develop their independence and make progress both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities
Provide tailored support to individual students and small groups
Support students to access the curriculum and engage positively in lessons
Assist with planned learning activities and targeted interventions
Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours
Support students' academic, social and emotional development
Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND and pastoral colleagues
Monitor students' progress and wellbeing, sharing relevant information with colleagues
Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
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