Job Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Salary: £20,348-£21,760 based on a 37.5 hour week
Hours: Full-time / Part-time Available (Term time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to: SENDCO
Responsible for: Supporting the education of students, particularly those with SEND.
Main Purpose
The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will:
- Work with teachers to enhance pupil learning and achievement.
- Foster pupil independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion.
- Support pupils, individually or in groups, to access the curriculum and succeed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning:
- Use strategies to support teachers and boost pupil achievement, especially for those with SEND.
- Encourage inclusive participation in learning and extracurricular activities.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
- Assist in maintaining discipline and a safe learning environment.
- Organise and manage teaching spaces and resources.
- Observe and report on pupil performance.
- Supervise classes in the teacher's absence.
- Use ICT skills to support learning.
- Attend department and LSA meetings.
- Undertake Access Arrangements as directed by SENDCO.
Planning:
- Support assessment and planning by monitoring and reporting pupil progress.
- Review and understand lesson plans in advance.
- Prepare classrooms for lessons.
- Plan and deliver interventions such as catch-up programmes.
- Opportunities for additional paid lunchtime clubs.
Collaboration:
- Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and parents/carers under SENDCO direction.
- Share knowledge of pupils with other school staff and relevant professionals.
- Collaborate with teachers and colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers.
- Develop effective professional relationships within and beyond the school.
Whole-School Contribution:
- Contribute to school policies, practices, and procedures.
- Positively impact the wider life and ethos of the school.
Health and Safety:
- Promote pupil safety and well-being.
- Safeguard pupils by adhering to Keeping Children Safe in Education and school child protection policies.
- Support student well-being.
Professional Development:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding through professional development.
- Participate in the school's appraisal procedures.
- Keep a folder of evidence for appraisals.
Conduct:
- Uphold public trust in the education profession.
- Demonstrate high standards of ethics and behaviour.
- Respect the school's ethos, policies, and practices.
- Exhibit positive attitudes, values, and behaviours.
- Respect individual differences and cultural diversity.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience:
- GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths.
- Experience working with children.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with pupils and adults.
- Understanding the needs of all pupils.
- Adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs.
- Relevant subject and curriculum knowledge.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Active listening skills.
- Ability to remain calm under stress.
- Knowledge of safeguarding children requirements.
- Good ICT skills, particularly for learning support.
- Understanding of classroom and school-wide roles and responsibilities.
- Ability to lead learning activities.
Personal Qualities:
- Enjoyment of working with children.
- Sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with pupils.
- Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.
- Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.
Join us in making a positive impact on students' lives. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team!
