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) (pay Award pending)

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 20th September 2026

Interview Date(s): 28th September 2026

About the role

Are you looking to start or develop your career in education?

We are keen to hear from college leavers and individuals at the start of their career who are motivated to support young people and make a meaningful impact. At Oakfield Short Stay Primary School, you will gain hands-on experience in a Pupil Referral Unit and have opportunities to develop professionally through supported apprenticeship pathways, including a Level 5 qualification in Learning and Skills.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and SEN needs? This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and dynamic team at Oakfield as a Learning Support Assistant/Escort, supporting pupils both in school and while travelling safely on the school minibuses.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will:

• Support safe travel: Escort pupils with SEMH and SEN needs to and from school on minibuses, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Work within the classroom: Support teaching staff to deliver engaging and inclusive learning
• Promote inclusion: Help pupils access learning through tailored support and interventions
• Provide 1:1 support: Work closely with individual pupils to support progress and wellbeing
• Support behaviour and wellbeing: Help pupils regulate emotions using positive strategies and guidance
• Contribute to a therapeutic environment: Support holistic development across the curriculum
• Assist with resources and activities: Prepare materials and support structured play and social learning

Development Opportunities

We are committed to developing our staff and particularly welcome applications from those at the beginning of their careers. Successful candidates may be supported to:

• Undertake a Level 5 apprenticeship qualification
• Gain experience towards careers in teaching, SEND support, or educational leadership
• Access ongoing professional development and training

You will receive training and guidance to develop the skills needed to support pupils effectively, including behaviour management and therapeutic approaches.

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 with the general public within a service provision environment. Is enthusiastic, resilient and motivated to work with young people
• Has GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Is interested in working with pupils with SEMH and additional needs. Have experience of Working with vulnerable groups.
• Can work as part of a team and build positive relationships
• Knowledge of The provision of education for excluded and vulnerable pupils
• SEND legislation and county SEND policy and procedures. Is willing to learn and develop professionally
• Previous experience of working with young people or in a school setting is desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

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