Learning Support Assistant 1:1

We wish to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant (SEND LSA) to start September 2024 on a part-time basis working 32.5 hours per week term time only plus 5 INSET days. The role is offered on fixed term of 12 months with a view to extend. The Learning Support Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP's). We are particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, ACMH and Autism.

• Experience of working with and caring for children


• Experience of working with children with special educational needs.


• High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour


• Enthusiasm and dedication to developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching, mentoring and guidance


• A commitment to promoting and fostering good relationships between children and with parents and colleagues


You should:

• Have excellent communication skills


• Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff


• The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities


• The ability to use initiative


• Be willing to undertake direction and guidance


• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies


• Be able to work as part of a team