Learning Support Assistant/Escort

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield Short Stay School Primary South - Belle Vue Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7PA & Auburn Road, Blaby, LE8 4EG

Salary: £25,995 - £26,409 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 25 hours per week Term Time only - 39 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026

Interview Date(s): Wednesday 20th May 2026

Join Our Team as a dedicated Learning Support Assistant/Escort!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and SEN needs? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our supportive and dynamic SEMH support team as a Learning Support Assistant with responsibility for escorting pupils on the school minibuses!

About the Role

• Safe and Secure Travel: Escort our wonderful pupils with complex SEMH or SEN needs to and from school in our minibuses, ensuring their safety and comfort at all times. You'll be a trusted companion on their journey, following all relevant policies and procedures.
• School-Based Support: Be an integral part of our South site, working closely with the teaching and support staff to meet the needs of our pupils. Your presence will help create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Promote Inclusion: Champion inclusion by providing tailored learning support and SEMH interventions in the classroom. You'll work alongside class teachers and lead practitioners to ensure every pupil feels valued and included in their learning journey. Under the guidance of class teachers, support pupils with feedback and marking to maximise their learning potential. Your efforts will help bridge individual gaps and foster academic growth.
• Holistic Support: Assist pupils across all areas of the curriculum, including therapeutic practices, under the direction of class teachers and the SENCO. Your role will be vital in nurturing their overall development. Deliver personalised 1:1 sessions, monitor progress, and mark achievements against individual learning plans. You'll play a key role in helping pupils reach their full potential.
• Resource Preparation: Prepare engaging and effective teaching resources as directed by class teachers. Your creativity will enhance the learning experience for our pupils.
• Playground Involvement: Support pupils during playtime and social learning sessions, ensuring their health and safety while encouraging positive and interactive play. Your presence will make playtime enjoyable and safe.
• Positive Reinforcement: Provide positive reinforcements, praise, and rewards to motivate and inspire our pupils in line with the school’s behaviour policy. Your encouragement will help build their confidence and self-esteem. You will be equipped with the skills to de-escalate and manage challenging behaviour to support regulation and contribute maintain a safe learning environment.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must have:

• Experience of working in a primary school and with vulnerable groups of people.
• GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language and experience working in a primary school.
• The ability to apply up to date legislation and practice in supporting inclusion for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Knowledge of other relevant legislation and guidance e.g. health & safety, pupil protection, attendance, curriculum, and employment. Behaviour management strategies.
• Knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Ability to motivate pupils whilst working collaboratively with senior management and staff.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Craig Collins - Deputy Headteacher

Telephone: 0116 305 3339

Email: Craig.Collins@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us