Job Description

SALARY: PPS4, 25,185 PER ANNUM, PRO RATA TO 18,995 PER ANNUM

HOURS: 32.5 HOURS, 39 WORKING WEEKS

PERMANENT

START DATE: OCTOBER 2025

The Priory Academy LSST is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team

The Priory Academy LSST, one of the UK's top performing state schools, is looking for a Learning Strategies Assistant to join our exceptional staff body. You would join a team who are rightly proud of our Academy's outstanding academic track record but prouder still of the vibrant, supportive and ambitious culture to which we all contribute and foster.

Our Learning Strategies Assistant plays a vital within our academy. The role will involve supporting the Head of Learning Strategies in matters concerning the students with specific academic needs and social adjustments as well as carrying out observations to support and monitor student progress.

The successful applicant will have experience working with students and have knowledge and understanding of student intervention techniques. GCSE Maths and English grade A-C or equivalent and a Level 2 IT qualification or have experience is essential. An NVQ level 3 qualification or working towards is desirable.

Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

Keen to find out more? A visit to the academy would be warmly welcomed. Please feel free to make an appointment by contacting Jane Lea by emailing Jlea@prioryacademies.co.uk.

The job description and person specification can be found in the attachments.

Please select Apply online to being your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.

For expressions of interest from colleagues within the Trust, please complete the internal application form through ESS under current vacancies.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 7 September 2025

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: 25,185.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Learning Strategies Assistant
Expected start date: 01/10/2025