Learning Support Assistant LSA - St Albans

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (32.5 hours per week)
Salary: £13.05 - £14.84 per hour (H4/H5) depending on qualifications and experience

We are working on behalf of a wonderful specialist school in St Albans, established in 1975, providing outstanding education for deaf children and young people. Guided by the school's vision, "Become the best you can be", this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in pupils' academic, social, emotional, and personal development.

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will support small classes of deaf pupils, working closely with teachers to provide a nurturing, inclusive learning environment and ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

• Provide in-class and small group support to deaf pupils.

• Promote pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

• Support with specialist communication needs, including British Sign Language (BSL) (training provided if required).

• Assist teachers in preparing resources and delivering personalised learning programmes.

• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment, following school policies and safeguarding procedures.

The successful candidate will:

• Have good communication skills, including a willingness to develop BSL skills (BSL Level 3 desirable).

• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a commitment to supporting children's learning.

• Possess strong organisation, teamwork, and time management skills.

• Be flexible, proactive, and committed to ongoing professional development.

• Hold Level 2 English (or equivalent) and ICT skills to support classroom learning.

• A dynamic and highly supportive school community.

• Fully funded BSL training and CPD opportunities.

• Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and additional wellbeing benefits.

• Free onsite parking, breakfast, and bookable lunches during term time.

• An inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and pupil achievement.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and interest in this role.

Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references in line with our safer recruitment policies.