Key Role Information

Salary
£23,651-£25,634
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
13/04/2026 12:58
Interview
W/C 13th April 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP9 - SCP14
Department
ADLS
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Learning Supervisor 


NJC Grades 5/6: Points 9-14 (actual Salary:  £23,651-£25,634) 


Do you have a passion for helping students thrive—both academically and emotionally—in a supportive, structured environment? Are you someone who enjoys building positive relationships and making a real difference in students’ daily school experience? Could you see yourself playing a vital role in the classroom - guiding learning, supporting behaviour, and helping every student reach their potential?

If you have answered yes to these questions then we want to hear from you!


Hodgson Academy’s Learning Support department is a forward thinking, resourceful department and is committed to providing an enjoyable, successful experience of learning for all its students. We support students with a wide range of barriers to their learning. We are committed to helping all our students flourish whilst at school but also enjoy their learning experience. 


By joining us, you become a key figure in our academy’s mission to raise standards of attainment and provide students from all backgrounds with the academic support to their future success. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, tight-knit community where every teacher’s voice is heard in our collaborative planning sessions, and every success -no matter how small - is celebrated.


A day in your new role could see you: 


  • Under the clear guidance of the class teacher/line manager implement structured learning activities and to assist individual students / groups of students to complete tasks
  • To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal, social and emotional needs of students
  • To develop positive relationships with students to assist in student progress and attainment
  • To assist in the devising of student’s individual targets and their monitoring and review
  • Support students as part of a planned inclusion programme
  • To assist in the specific medical / care needs of students when specific training has been undertaken
  • To assist in the monitoring / recording of student progress, problems and developmental needs
  • To assist in the production of teaching aids
  • To assist in student supervision and assist in the management of student behaviour
  • To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes
  • Administer routine tests and assist in the invigilation of exams
  • To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including class lists
  • To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place
  • To supervise After School / Homework clubs
  • To assist with routine administration in the Learning Support Department
  • To attend staff meetings and training as appropriate
  • To work within School policies and procedures
  • To take care for their own and other people’s health and safety
  • To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home / student / teacher / schoolwork
  • To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.
  • To provide lesson cover (maximum of two periods per day plus reg/reg and read) for absent teachers, ensuring a classroom environment that enables students to complete pre-planned and prepared work.



If this sounds like you, apply today and help us shape the future!


Closing date: 13th April 2026

Interviews: w/c 13th April 2026


Find everything you need here to get started with your online application.


Post start date: To be confirmed 



Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment


We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.


We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.


All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.


Think of your application as a chance to show off and shout about your experience! Below is a list of all the skills we're looking for, so don't be shy, make sure you highlight how you've used them. You'll find a breakdown of what's important for this role in the job description, so give it a good look and make sure your application shines! 


Please do not upload your CV; we cannot consider these. Instead make sure that everything we need to know is included in your application. 


Qualifications

Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy essential
Recognised Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A levels, BTEC Level 3)desirable

Skills

Experience

Experience of working with childrenessential
Experience of working in a classroom environment
Experience of supporting children with challenging behaviour
Experience of supporting children with schoolwork

Personal Attributes

Ability to work with childrenessential
Ability to relate to and develop professional relationships with childrenessential
Ability to work as part of a professional staff teamessential
Ability to manage a classroomessential
Time management and organisational skills, including use of ITessential
Knowledge of, and ability to enact, the concept of confidentialityessential
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young peopleessential
Commitment to equality and diversityessential
Commitment to health and safetyessential
Commitment to attendance at workessential
Commitment to attend in-service trainingessential
Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Hodgson Academy

CCT People Team

people@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk

Moorland Road
Poulton-Le-Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7EU

Safeguarding Information

As a Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This commitment means that all staff are expected to share this responsibility and act in a way that safeguards the welfare of our students.