Learning Support Assistant (Literacy Specialism)

Bourne Education Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Basingstoke is seeking a Learning Support Assistant with Literacy Specialism to provide effective support and care to pupils. The role involves working alongside teachers to ensure the inclusion and welfare of all pupils. Applicants should have relevant educational experience and a strong commitment to safeguarding. The position is term-time only with competitive benefits including a generous pension and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension

Training and development opportunities

Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access

Free parking

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Relevant experience working with children in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision, development, and implementation of learning for pupils.
• Facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups.
• Prepare, plan, and deliver specific intervention programmes.

Skills

Understanding of safeguarding children

Ability to support learning

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English (5 or above)

GCSE Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant with Literacy Specialismsto join our team at Everest Community Academy, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

About Everest Community Academy

Everest Community Academy is a thriving secondary school at the heart of its local community, proudly serving families across Basingstoke and the surrounding area.

At Everest, our core values aspire, enrich, belong, shape everything we do. We are unapologetically ambitious for our students and committed to delivering the highest standards of education. Our goal is to be the school of choice for local families, recognised for our inclusive ethos, strong academic outcomes, and unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to spark curiosity, raise aspirations, and foster a lifelong love of learning. We are equally focused on supporting students’ social and emotional development, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Details

Contract: Term-time, permanent

Start Date: January2026

Hours:30 hours per week, 37 weeks per year - 8:30 am 3:00 pm

• Generous workplace pension
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English (5 or above) and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers site. From there, you can access our applicant information pack and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 9th January 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: LSA/LS/122025.