Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
**Applications for this post must be made using the application form on our website - please follow the instructions below**
- Start date: 1 September 2026
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full time or part time considered, term-time plus one week, 39 weeks/year
- Salary: Grade 6. Full-year salary is £26,403 to £26,824; pro rata salary for full time, term time working is £22,709 to £23,071 (includes holiday allowance)
About the role
Do you enjoy working with young people, helping to make a difference to their progress and attainment at school? Could you be a responsible role model, demonstrating positive behaviour in the classroom and around school? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our large, dedicated team helping students access learning in the classroom. These permanent full-time or part-time roles (depending on your requirements) will start on 1 September 2026.
We are looking for experienced learning support assistants and also for those considering a career in the field of education, either in learning support or to gain some experience in the classroom before undertaking teacher training.
To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate a passion for learning that will inspire and motivate children to be independent learners. You will also be confident in the classroom and have high expectations for the students you work with.
The role requires level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy. Previous relevant experience is helpful but not essential.
About Us
UCC is a larger than average 11–18 comprehensive school serving the biggest catchment area in England. We received an Ofsted Good rating in April 2023 and were recognised as ‘Best Secondary School in Cumbria’ at the annual NewsQuest Educational awards in October 2023.
This is an exciting time to be joining UCC. We have been named in the school rebuilding programme and planning and project works will begin in the very near future. We will soon have some of the newest and best-resourced school buildings in the country.
UCC is a friendly, supportive employer with a lot to offer its employees. Our Staff Wellbeing group and approachable leadership team work hard to maintain a responsive and professional working environment.
Benefits to employees include but are not limited to:
- A welcoming and supportive community, where staff really do matter – our Staff Wellbeing group is an integral part of the school culture
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Membership of our employee assistance programme
- Access to the latest technology to support all staff roles
- Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to comprehensive training and development and the best equipment and systems available in schools
- A chance to contribute to the future development and direction of the school and our wider community
How to apply
The information you will need to inform an application for this position can be found in the job description and person specification our on our website – https://ullswatercc.co.uk/vacancies/
● Applications to be made using our application form (CVs cannot be accepted): This is available on our website - https://ullswatercc.co.uk/vacancies/
● Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 29 June 2026. Interviews will take place the week after
INDEED
The information you will need to inform an application for this position can be found in the job description and person specification our on our website – https://ullswatercc.co.uk/vacancies/
- Applications to be made using our application form (CVs cannot be accepted): This is available on our website https://ullswatercc.co.uk/vacancies/
- Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 29 June 2026. Interviews will take place the week after
Designated Contact for this Vacancy
Should you have any questions regarding the post please contact:
Sue Denyer, Headteachers PA and School Admin Lead
● Call: 01768 210206
● Email: [email protected]
We encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, disability or age (as long as you're over 18). Please note that we do not hold a Home Office sponsor licence.
Ullswater Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates
Pay: £22,709.00-£23,071.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
