📢 Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

📍 Primary School in Southwark
💼 Full-time | Term-time
💰 Grade Hay 5, Point 6 (dependent on experience)

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist school for a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a supportive and dynamic team.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils with additional needs, supporting both their learning and overall wellbeing in a nurturing educational environment.

🌟 The Role

As an LSA, you will work under the direction of the class teacher to support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access learning and develop key life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting learning activities in and out of the classroom
• Assisting with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Promoting pupils' independence, communication, and social development
• Supporting behaviour management in line with school policies
• Assisting with personal care and medical needs (training provided)
• Supervising pupils during playtimes, lunchtimes, and trips
• Contributing to classroom preparation and resource management
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress

👤 About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
• Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure
• Strong communicators who can build positive relationships
• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to support personal care and wellbeing needs sensitively
• Equipped with good literacy, numeracy, and basic ICT skills

Experience working with children or young people-particularly those with special educational needs-is highly desirable.

💡 What's on Offer

• A supportive and collaborative school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils' lives
• A varied and engaging role where no two days are the same

⚠️ Important Information

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding requirements due to the nature of working with children.

If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.