Learning Support Assistant

Required as soon as possible.The Learning Academy Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our School Trust, based in St Michael’s C of E Academy. In the heart of Paignton, our school is part of a vibrant community with all the natural beauty of the English Riviera nearby.Working in close partnership with our families, we passionately believe that every child should be taught by expert, high quality teachers in an inspirational school that always puts children first. At St Michael’s, we pride ourselves on providing every child with a rich and engaging curriculum grounded in our Christian values. Our vision is: ‘The Future We Create Everyday’At St Michael’s, we believe that education is about more than lessons in a classroom - it’s about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and giving every child the best possible start in life. We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join us who is inspired by our mission and wants to be part of a Trust where children are at the heart of everything we do. You will play a vital role in supporting and nurturing our children, including those with Special Educational Needs, helping to remove barriers to learning so every child can flourish.Our ideal candidate will be committed to making a profound difference, particularly for our most disadvantaged children, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive. Experience with autism, speech and language development, and knowledge of phonics would also be an advantage, but not essential. The successful candidate will ideally hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification that is recognised as full and relevant by the DfE.Our Trust is dedicated to building an authentic workforce, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience looks a little different to what we’ve identified, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the perfect candidate We are proud that we are a single organisation with a shared responsibility for all children, and one where you will feel professionally nourished through our extensive development practice and strong wellness offer.Our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs; we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible. This means that by working collectively, we can achieve our absolute best to ensure that children, especially the most vulnerable, can flourish. Our ethos is one of working together to Empower, Excel, Together.What we can offer you:• Make a real difference – every day you’ll have the chance to make a profound difference to children’s lives.• Be part of something bigger – you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together.• We invest in you – our People Strategy ensures you’re nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children.• Grow your expertise – access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we’re committed to your personal and professional growth.• A genuine commitment to life balance – we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work.• Comprehensive wellbeing support – access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.• Flexibility that fits life – our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most.• Perks and savings – from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits.• A pension you can count on – generous Local Government Pension Scheme.We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We recommend that you arrange a visit or virtual call so that you can better understand if we are an organisation which excites you and can support you to flourish. Please contact Julie Edwards – Telephone 01803 500971 or email – to arrange an appointment.We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. If you have a disability, neurodivergent condition (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism), or any other additional needs, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. Please use the links below for more information or contact us to discuss any adjustments that would help you take part fully in the process.  For further details and to apply, please refer to the Vacancies section of the Trust website: