Learning Support Assistant

Horizon Community College · Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber

Learning Support Assistant at Horizon Community College, based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
1 Sep 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference c5d3030bc1261c48ad534762996efeb07c30b4f2

About the role

We would like to present you with the unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the provision of secondary education and lifelong learning opportunities within our dedicated Learning Support Team.

We are looking to further improve the support we offer to our students and wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide support both in and out of the classroom across all curriculum areas but especially in Maths and English. This role provides a unique opportunity for someone who is either looking for a new challenge or wanting to develop their expertise and potential with young people further.

The successful applicant will have:

A good standard of education in English and Maths, with 4 GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C)

The ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff to improve student outcomes

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, support and encourage learning.

If you have the passion to contribute positively to our ethos and have the drive to make a difference for our students and their families, then we would like to hear from you. Daily start and finish times to be discussed.

Horizon Community College is a member of HCAT and we work closely with Tykes Teaching Alliance. Our support staff have access to a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities internally. You would also have the opportunity to apply for the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.

Horizon Community College reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date above.

Reference: c5d3030bc1261c48ad534762996efeb07c30b4f2 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 1 Sep 2026 · Listed via Horizon Community College

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