Learning Support Assistant -The Croft

The SEND provision at Crofton school is recognised as providing excellent personalised learning for all our students. We are looking for an exceptional colleague to join our highly motivated team working with students with Autism. You would be working in ‘The Croft’, our Resourced Provision for identified students, as well as working with the students in the classroom and supporting them with social, emotional, communication and language needs.

The successful candidate will focus on helping to improve emotional well-being, progress and raise attainment for our students in close association with our teaching staff. Previous experience of working with young people with autism is desirable, as is a good understanding of autism and how it affects the learning of students.

Crofton is a friendly, ambitious and outward-looking school, excited about the future of education and striving every day to be ‘exceptional’. Since joining the HISP Multi Academy Trust in April 2023, we have embraced opportunities for growth and collaboration. If you can balance professionalism with warmth, think creatively, and contribute to a culture where every student is supported to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Crofton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

CVs are not accepted. To apply, please download and complete and application for found below, and return it to recruitment@croftonschool.co.uk

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Closing Date. Noon Friday 17 July 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Interview Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026.