Learning Support Assistant

Are you reliable, empathic and dedicated to supporting the progress of young people? Do you have patience and a calm and approachable manner with exceptional listening skills? Then this could be the role for you!

We are looking to expand our exceptional LSA team and require a reliable, empathic and dedicated individual to join our highly skilled team. The role involves providing support for learners with EHC plans and working closely with our SENCo and Autism Enhanced Provision Leader, offering support to a number of learners with autism and other learning needs both in the classroom and in our AEP. This is a truly rewarding position that allows the development of excellent relationships with learners and provides an opportunity to really make a difference to the school experience of our talented children. It would suit a member of our local community with a genuine desire to support learners with unique educational needs as well as anyone looking to join a truly inclusive and supportive school community.

“Pupils with SEND are well supported to access the same curriculum as their peers. Consequently, pupils with SEND achieve well.” OFSTED - December 2022

You will ideally have:

• Minimum of Grade C/4 GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

• Experience of one-to-one support or experience with children with learning needs and autism (not essential)

• Knowledge and understanding of the learning difficulties faced by children with Special Educational Needs or the capacity and willingness to learn about them

• Patience, commitment, resilience, initiative and a positive ‘can do’ approach

• Ability and willingness to support children across a varied curriculum

• Excellent team working skills and strong work ethic

Whilst we are ideally looking for someone with experience of supporting young people with Special Educational Needs, we are willing to provide training to the right person. We are looking for someone whose own values align with our inclusive culture; someone who understands our core values; someone who respects and embraces the individuality of every member of our school community and who truly believes in teamwork.