SEN Learning Support Assistant - Riverbank Academy

As a prospective member of our team, we are excited to introduce you to our school and what makes Riverbank such a special place to work. We are a caring, creative, and motivated school community, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join the team.

You’ll be responsible for providing structured support and guidance in the development of our students' academic and individual needs, providing in-class support to our teachers and delivery practitioners, also assisting with the tutorial program as a co-tutor.

Why join us?

As an SEN Learning Support Assistant within Riverbank Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skill set within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

The right candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent at C (4/5) grade or above, including English and Maths

• Qualification to A level (AS/level) standard. desirable

• Ability to support students aged from 11-19 in moving and handling and personal care

• Experience working with groups of young people with complex SEND, preferably of secondary age

• Experience of leading lessons within a community, mainstream or special school context

• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Closing date:12/12/2025

Interview date: TBC

To apply please use the below link: https://www.eteach.com/careers/riverbankacademy/job/pastoral-leader-1492092 Any queries should be sent to headteacher@riverbankacademy.org.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.