Learning Support Assistant X2

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – 32.5 Hours 

Highcliffe Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious Learning Support Assistant to work within the school. 

You will need to have:

•Significant previous experience working with children with complex behavioural, emotional, developmental, physical, speech and language and learning needs - this may include qualifications

• Experience working in KS1 and KS2 settings is desirable 

•The ability to establish a good rapport with children from a broad range of languages and cultures

•Positive behaviour management skills

•Experience working with children that have special needs - in a mainstream primary setting

In return we can offer:

• A happy, welcoming and inclusive working environment

• Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum.

• A commitment to your continued professional development

• Numerous staff benefits 

The successful candidate will work with pupils under the guidance of the class teacher, the SENDCO and our Senior Leadership Team to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning to help raise standards of achievement and sure that all pupils have access to all that is on offer at Highcliffe. We are looking for a hard working enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our dedicated and talented support team. The role may include the need to support our high needs pupils including intimate care. Our children are highly engaged in learning, motivated and enjoy coming to school each day. 

The post is for 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Fixed term until August 2027

Essential Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English 

• Previous experience of working with SEND/ school environment

• Relevant level 3 qualification or currently working towards

Salary

Grade 5, point 7. Actual Salary - £25,191 

Closing date Friday19th June

Interviews

TBC

Due to the volume of applications, we receive we're unable to contact each applicant with a decision. If you don't hear from us within four weeks of the advertised closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed. 

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability. 

Please note CVs WILL NOT be accepted.