Learning Support Assistant EBSA Secondary

Keys Co-operative Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for aspiring Learning Support Assistants (EBSA Secondary). The role involves supporting secondary pupils experiencing Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA), helping them rebuild confidence, manage anxiety, and re-engage with their learning.

The position start date is effective from 1st September 2026. The position is 37 hours per week, with the following working pattern: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm.

What you'll be expected to do in the role:

• Build safe, trusting relationships with pupils as a consistent role model
• Deliver trauma-informed and life skills interventions
• Support individual and small group learning, both academically and pastorally
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for each young person
• Track progress and celebrate every success, no matter how small

What we're looking for:

• A strong understanding of the impact of trauma and adversity on young people
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or similar setting
• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including first aid and trauma-informed practice

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to wellbeing support and training
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people

Please read the full job description attached, which lists all the duties you would be expected to cover.

Interviews are to be held on Friday 12th June 2026. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert early where required.

The following pre-employment checks will be required where applicable to the role and setting:

• Receipt of satisfactory references
• Verification of identity
• A satisfactory DBS disclosure if undertaking Regulated Activity
• Verification that you are not barred from working with Children
• Verification that you are not prohibited from teaching
• Verification of medical fitness for the particular role
• Verification of qualifications and of professional status where required e.g. QTS status
• The production of evidence of the right to work in the UK
• Verification of successful completion of/exemption from statutory induction period
• Verification that you are not subject to a section 128 direction preventing you from holding a management position within a school (if applicable)
• A declaration that you are not disqualified from working with children by virtue of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 or that you have provided a valid disqualification waiver from Ofsted

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited to identifying issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children and to verify employment history.

Keys Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. The Trust complies with the statutory legislative requirements and guidance that seeks to protect children including 'Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance'. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.