About this role
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.
It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Our safeguarding culture is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day!
Join Astrum Multi Academy Trust as a Learning Support Assistant
Are you passionate about supporting children with profound and complex learning needs? Do you have the empathy, resilience, and creativity to help pupils thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with significant learning disabilities—helping them access education, develop independence, and feel safe and valued. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to deliver care and learning programmes both in and beyond the classroom.
This is a hands-on, heart-led role where every day brings new opportunities to make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting pupils’ personal care, feeding, and medical needsAssisting with learning activities, communication strategies (e.g. Makaton), and behaviour plansEncouraging social interaction and independenceHelping with classroom preparation, displays, and record-keepingSupporting physical activities like swimming, horse riding, and PEAccompanying pupils on trips and helping with Trust-wide eventsProviding clerical support and liaising with parents/carersWhat We’re Looking For
NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalentGood literacy and numeracy skillsExperience or understanding of working with children with physical, sensory, and learning difficultiesAbility to lift, move, and support pupils safelyCalm, patient, and positive attitude—with a great sense of humour!Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous learning Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help us create a brighter future for every child.
For more information about Hatchside School, please visit www.astrum-mat.org and follow the link to the Hatchside School website https://www.hatchside-school.org/
Why join us?
Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme Generous Pension Schemes Family-friendly working policies Extensive support and development opportunities Refer a friend scheme Free onsite parking Free tea and coffee Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines And more… Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.
We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.
We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.