Learning Support Assistant in Waltham Cross

The Generations Multi Academy Trust is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our teams at both Goffs-Churchgate Academy and Goffs Academy. These are exciting opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs (SEN), supporting their academic progress and personal development. You will play a key role in supporting students both in and out of lessons, helping them to achieve their full potential academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for students with SEN, implementing strategies from Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist individuals and groups of students in their learning, ensuring they can access the curriculum effectively.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment to help students achieve their full potential.
• Establish supportive relationships with students, fostering inclusion and acceptance.
• Deliver one‑to‑one and small group support sessions as part of personalized learning programmes.
• Collaborate with class teachers to plan and implement appropriate materials and strategies.
• Monitor and track the impact of interventions to ensure progress.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and ensure all necessary support is in place.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.

Requirements

• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possess excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrate a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and a commitment to helping every student fulfil their potential.
• Have knowledge of curriculum content and strategies to support behaviour modification.
• Be flexible, resourceful, and passionate about supporting children with SEN.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• The opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative Learning Support Assistant team.
• Access to outstanding, highly personalized professional development opportunities.
• A forward‑looking, innovative, and oversubscribed school environment.
• A range of staff benefits, including subsidised nursery provision, discounted gym membership, and access to health and wellbeing resources (Goffs-Churchgate Academy).
• A school community that values respect, aspiration, nurture, and achievement.

Equal Opportunities

Generations Multi Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Safer Recruitment

Both Goffs-Churchgate Academy and Goffs Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.