Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

32.5 hours per week - term time only (38 weeks p.a)

Pay scale H3 - Actual salary from £19,312

Required for 1 September 2026

This post would also suit a current LSA willing to train to become a HLTA.

The Bishop’s Stortford High School has an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and conscientious colleague to join our expanding Learning Support Department and be part of our highly effective SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) team supporting learning for students up to and including ‘A’ Level, with a variety of individual needs including one-to-one, small group and whole-class support. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working in education and offers the scope to work towards becoming a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. 

What we are looking for:

• Good level of literacy and numeracy

• Caring and conscientious person and able to remain calm under pressure

• A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• An individual who has a genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them be the best they can be

• Use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential information

What we can offer you:

Professionally:

• A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new working environment

• A busy department situated in the heart of the school

• A SEND hub made up of a designated student sensory room and 2 student support classrooms

• Staff training days to support staff CPD

• A highly visible Senior Leadership Team

• A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students

Personally:

• Competitive salary

• Generous pension benefits

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - Smart Clinic

• Free school lunch every day

• Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

• Free on-site secure parking for every employee

• 20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)

• Annual Flu jabs (free)

• Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite

• Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc

• Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows recitals and other entertainment held at school.

• Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc

  The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1260 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 130 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school, in September 2024, on a large site less than a mile from our previous location.

  (We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply)

  TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.

  Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. Whilst technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if AI is used substantially, the application may be disregarded.

  Applications by: Midday, Wednesday 29 April 2026

  Interviews: from: Friday 1 May 2026