Learning Support Assistant

Under the guidance of the SENCO and within the overall ethos of the school, you will undertake care and support the learning of individual pupils.

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team and support the educational needs of students with learning difficulties or disabilities. The LSA’s responsibilities include working closely with teaching staff to plan for and provide necessary support to students, assisting with behavioural management, and promoting inclusive educational practices in the classroom.

Our ideal candidate is patient, empathetic, and has experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN). The goal is to facilitate the development of students’ academic, social, and emotional abilities to their full potential.

Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential.

We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Teaching and Learning:

• Support the education and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCO and class teachers.
• Provide support for named pupils to enable them to be fully included and make expected progress.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, act as a role model and set high expectations.
• Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs and at the same time promote the inclusion of all pupils.
• Employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance, providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
• Liaise effectively with teachers, other support staff, health and education specialists, parents, visitors and volunteers.
• Work effectively with class teachers on lesson planning and differentiation.
• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests.
• Use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils learning.

Administrative duties:

• Responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the SENCO and class teacher.
• Meet deadlines.
• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the Principal requires.

Standards and quality assurance:

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Maintain high professional standards i.e. business dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Attend team and staff meetings as required.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Accompany staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these.
• Be prepared to work cross-phase as necessary.