Learning Support Practitioner - 37 Hours Per Week - Term time plus one week

We are delighted to invite applications for this important new role within our ambitious and thriving school. Working closely with our SENCo and teaching staff, the Learning Support Practitioner will provide individual, small-group and classroom support to help students with SEND and other identified learning needs overcome barriers, develop confidence and become increasingly independent.

We are looking for someone who is calm, patient and approachable, with high expectations for every student and a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed.

We are very much a family and a team at NGHS. Our colleagues work exceptionally hard to support our students and each other, and staff wellbeing remains an important priority for us. Our Staff Well-being Charter is included in the application pack.

More details about the role and the school can be found in our Learning Support Practitioner Job Pack below.

Salary And Role Details

37 hours per week. Term time plus one week, working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate (usually 8.30am - 4.30pm, with a 4.00pm finish on a Friday)
NJC Grade 4 (pts 7 - 11), Actual salary range is £23,419 to £24,962 per annum (FTE £27,274 to £29,071)

If you possess the necessary skills for this role, we encourage you to apply for the position. Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Please contact the Headteacher, Mr A Jones, for any more information via jobs@nghs.org.uk.

Closing date 

Monday 2 November 2026 at 9.00am. We urge applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may choose to close the advert early should we receive sufficient applications to shortlist for interview.

NGHS is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief. We particularly welcome applications from colleagues from under-represented backgrounds. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS, Barred List check and other recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Safer Recruitment practices. This includes sourcing police checks for any period of time spent abroad.

Learning Support Practitioner Job Pack pdf 9 MB
Schools Application Form (Teachers and Support Staff) doc 554 KB
Schools Application Form Notes pdf 159 KB
Aims, Ethos and Values of NGHS pdf 225 KB
All girls education pdf 175 KB
Safer Recruitment Policy pdf 179 KB
NGHS Privacy Notice pdf 117 KB

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