Job Description

Please visit https://sandbachhigh.co.uk/working-with-us/ to obtain an application form and return to recruitment@sandbachhigh.co.uk

Vacancy Advert - Grade 5 Learning Support Assistant (Including Intervention)

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College are looking to recruit a Specialist SEMH Learning Support Assistant on a 37 hours per week, term time + 5 days contract.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Start Date

1st September 2025

Hours

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

39 weeks per year (Term time plus Inset days)

Salary Scale

Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College pay scale

Grade 5 25,001.01 - 27,711.94 pro rata

Actual salary 21,478.66 - 23,798.88

Closing Date

Wednesday 9th July at 12noon.

Interview Date

Friday 11th July and/or Monday 15th July

As a school we are looking for a confident, solution focussed professional to join our Learning Support Team as a Grade 5 LSA (including intervention).The successful candidate will liaise with teaching and support staff to enhance the learning environment and education for all students and ensure any additional needs are met. Alongside our SEND Leadership Team out Grade 5 LSAs support the leadership of a key area of need including intervention. We are fortunate with the expertise of our current team that we can be flexible around the specific responsibilities linked to the successful applicants' strengths. They will be working with a group of enthusiastic, conscientious, supportive and compassionate staff in the Learning Support Department. Our students are hardworking and well-behaved; this is an exciting time to join our growing forward-thinking team.

Visits to the school, and informal enquiries, prior to application, are warmly welcomed please contact Mark Hitchen, Assistant Headteacher, on 01270 765031 to discuss or email mhitchen@sandbachhigh.co.uk

To apply for this post, please complete an application form with a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 on your suitability for the post and the school. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 9th July at 12 noon.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,478.66-23,798.88 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025