Key Role Information

Salary
£23,795.73-£27,110.32
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
12/06/2026 12:00
Interview
W/C 22nd June 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Pay Scales | SCP11 - SCP19
Department
EDS
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
44.090
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are currently seeking a dynamic and inspirational

Learning Support Assistant Level 3

Focussing on English and Maths interventions


Required from September - 37 hours per week, Term Time only.


Parklands High School is a popular and high-achieving school with an excellent reputation in the local community. We are committed to improving outcomes for all our students and levels of achievement have increased markedly over the past few years, along with many other key aspects of the school’s provision. As an ever developing school, we have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, committed and well organised Teaching Assistant. The suitable candidate will have a proven record in supporting and assisting in the learning of students with SEND or those in need of additional support, in a range of ways across the curriculum including: in-class support. We are looking for a person who can interact well with students, must be able to engage them, inspire and generally enjoy education. In a demanding and fast moving environment, it is really important that you are able to build and maintain a rapport with students. You would be joining a small, but highly effective department, with a passion for SEN and determination to ensure excellent outcomes for all students who require support.


The successful candidate must be adaptable to any changes in the future development of both the school and the role, and be willing to take part in training relevant to the post and other administrative tasks as required. They must also be aware of confidentiality requirements and Health & Safety issues. Parklands staff benefit from access to the UK’s leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans provided by UK Healthcare, we are part of the cycle to work scheme (from April 2021) and have out of hours access to our new Fitness Suite facilities.


For further information about the role, please contact Lisa Williams, SENCO lwilliams@parklandsacademy.co.uk


Candidates should complete an electronic application form, available from our school website

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June, interviews week commencing 22nd June 2026. 

Qualifications

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant disciplineessential
5 GCSE at minimum grade 4 or above ( or equivalent) including Maths and Englishessential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Follow policies and procedures

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people

Personal Attributes

Confidence in supporting potentially vulnerable pupils
Enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable with an understanding of your professional responsibilities.
Committed
Dedicated
Attitude and Image

Relevant Experience

Experience of working with young people to provide personalised programmes of support

Relevant Skills

Experience in analysing data to identify trends, areas of concern and key areas for improvement

Parklands High School

Lisa Williams

lwilliams@parklandsacademy.co.uk

Southport Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1LL
tbc

Safeguarding Information

At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.


Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.