Learning Support Assistant - Grade 3

Permanent
27.5 hours per week, term time only
(Talk to us about flexible working options)

Actual salary: £25,584 - £25,989 pro rata (Depending on experience)

To Start - 1st June 2026

Are you passionate about making a difference and looking for a rewarding role in a school environment? The Bulmershe School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our highly successful SEND team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself into campus life and gain invaluable experience working with a wealth of expertise. You will join a friendly and supportive team of 15 staff, based in our dedicated SEND department. We pride ourselves on our superb facilities and our adaptable, student-centred approach. In this role, you will be a vital advocate for our students, ensuring that student voice remains at the heart of every lesson.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide essential in-class support for students with a range of special educational needs, with a particular focus on those with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Whether you are helping neurodivergent students build their independence, leading small group interventions, or supporting students with SEMH needs during their re-integration into lessons, your work will directly impact their confidence and progress. This is a role for someone who values relationship-building and is eager to engage in ongoing professional development within a dedicated and welcoming community.

Ready to start your journey with our specialist team? Take a look at our vacancy pack to find out more about this fixed term opportunity and apply to join The Bulmershe School today.

Why join The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a heavily oversubscribed school which sits at the heart of the community. We are a mixed Corvus Learning Trust Academy school of 1,500 students,  who come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We work closely with our parents, partners and feeder school to achieve the best outcomes for all of our students. We were rated as ‘Good’ in our last OFSTED report and are aiming for Outstanding.

We believe that The Bulmershe is a school where you can really make a difference. To find out more about The Bulmershe School and this specific opportunity, please take a look at the attached vacancy pack. We look forward to your application.

How to Apply

• If you’d like to find out more about role, the school, or to talk to us about options for flexible working – call: 0118 935 3353 to arrange to meet us for coffee and a chat
• Ready to apply? Please complete our application form (CVs will not be accepted)
• Email your application to the Assistant School Business Manager, Ms Bagley-Kelly: 
  vbagley@bulmershe.wokingham.sch.uk

The Bulmershe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references. Note: This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.