Job Description
Learning Support Assistant
Yateley Manor School
Start – ASAP
Monday to Friday – 08:00-16:15
Term Time only + Inset days
Full Time, Part Time, Job Share available
We are currently looking to appoint a Senior School Learning Support Assistant to join our support staff team at Yateley Manor School. This is a great opportunity for a passionate individual to join our school. With our school thriving we require an additional Teaching Assistant, this is a full time, term time only position working 8:00 – 4:15, Monday to Friday.
Yateley Manor is a leading co-educational independent school in the town of Yateley, North Hampshire. The School continues to thrive as an independent all through school for children aged 2 to 16, having recently expanded its provision to be 2 to 16 by September 2026.
The school’s reputation for academic excellence and a relentless focus on opportunities to build confidence for the future is well supported. The school is non-selective and a member of IAPS. Class sizes are small and teaching areas bright and purposeful. Facilities at the school include an indoor swimming pool, large sports hall, woodland learning area, climbing wall, tennis courts and playing fields.
We are rooted in strong relationships, a love for learning and high quality teaching. The sense of family at Yateley Manor is palpable from the moment you step forth into the environment. Our last ISI Inspection reported “Excellent” in all areas, testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff team.
The successful candidate should be passionate about children’s learning.
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who will be able to join our excellent team of staff. We would like to hear from you if you;
• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs (SEND) in a secondary school setting.
• Have GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Have a qualification as recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning (NOS-STL).
• Have knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of children.
• Have an interest in how children learn and behave.
• Can be a role model for students both in the classroom and around school
• Have training in aspects of SEND, i.e. ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism or experience of supporting pupils with those needs
Having in school experience is essential for this position, if you have any of the following this will be looked upon favourably.
• Experience in delivering 1:1 or small group booster session in literacy and numeracy.
• Experience working with children with EAL.
• Experience with gifted and talented children.
• Experience in delivering the ELSA programme
At Yateley Manor School all staff work together as a very strong team. You will be supported and welcome. In addition all Inspired Learning Group staff also benefit from;
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• Ongoing coaching from the management team
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
We look forward to your application. Please apply by visiting https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000733
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Yateley Manor School complies fully with the DfE Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and always ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.