Learning Support Assistants - The Spires College
- Torbay, Devon, Torquay
- Multiple Terms
- Grade C, SCP 5 £25,583 per annum, pro-rata (actual salary £17,922*)
*A national pay award is currently being negotiated with workers’ unions and is pending agreement. Therefore, the salary will be higher than published.
We are seeking to appoint two Learning Support Assistants to support students with additional needs who are under the care of our SEND department. Initially, one of these positions is to support students attending our Sixth Form for their Post 16 education.
We are passionate about the importance of inclusion and strongly believe that high quality support is a key factor in ensuring academic success. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.
The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a school we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring everyone has the support required to be able to carry out their role to a high standard.
We offer:
- a high level of support for all new staff;
- the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and agencies beyond the College;
- an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
- further benefits including free access to the on-site gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with high value transport and tech purchases and access to a 24 hour employee assistance programme.
You will:
- be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
- ideally have experience of working with people with SEND;
- be professional, enthusiastic, self-motivating and able to demonstrate flexibility in your approach;
- be confident to lead the learning of individual students and small groups;
- be able to equip students with personalised strategies to become independent in education and life;
- have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- be a team player, and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school;
- have or be prepared to have an up to date knowledge of the new SEND code of practice.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do and are committed to improving outcomes for young people.
The College is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
Applications:
For further details about the post including what our staff think about working here and how to apply, please visit, The Spires College - Contact Us or email, jobs@thespirescollege.com. Please use “LSA Enquiry” as your subject.
Please see the brochure supplied for how to apply. Please apply as soon as possible.
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
Interview Date: Week beginning 13th July 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevonTorquay
- Work Postcode
TQ1 3PE
- Reference
EK2102
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Grade C, SCP 5 £25,583 per annum, pro-rata (actual salary £17,922*)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
31 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
06/07/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes