Learning Support Assistant / LSA / Recent Graduates Considered

Learning Support Assistant / LSA with experience of working with children with social/communication difficulties in a small group setting, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team is required for a well-established Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.

RECENT GRADUATES CONSIDERED

Applications are welcome from both recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a future career in teaching, as well as those who have an interest in supporting and working with children with special needs.

SALARY: £24,027 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £16,708 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.15pm, term time only (39 weeks).

START DATES: 2 Positions Available - One position to start asap and the other position to start September 2025

JOB OVERVIEW

Due to expansion, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant / LSA with experience of working with children with social/communication difficulties in a small group setting, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

The role of Learning Support Assistant / LSA is a varied one and you will need to be adaptable and flexible - there will be opportunities to work within the whole class, teaching small groups and on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils.

As a Learning Support Assistant / LSA you will help to get students involved in the school's social and academic activities, and help them become more independent learners, aiming to boost their achievements.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Learning Support Assistant / LSA will include:

• Implement lesson plans, deal with pupil behaviour and make judgements about pupil progress/pupil needs normally in conjunction with the teacher

• Work with individual or groups of children, assist in ensuring pupils are kept on task and complete activities set by the teachers

• Deal with behavioural and special needs issues in conjunction with the teacher

• Assist with testing and assessment

• Review progress against learning programmes

• Be flexible to meet the needs of the school either working 1:1 with an SEN child or providing class support

• Maintain confidentiality and hold the trust and confidence of both pupils and teachers

• Work with 'children come first’ attitude, adhering to safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures to maintain the safety and wellbeing of all children

• Provide lunchtime supervision, either in the dining hall or on the playground, organising play activities in the playground or indoors if a wet playtime

• Administer first aid in the case of a minor accident acting on the advice of the registered first-aider

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Have a child-centred approach

• Be able to create a structure for children with SEND needs

• Have the ability to work in an Early Years, KS1 or KS2 setting

• Have the ability to work under pressure and to a fixed timetable

• Have experience of working with children with social/communication difficulties in a small group setting

• Have the ability to keep pupils motivated and engaged

• Have a calm but firm approach

• Be able to adapt and think on your feet

• Be flexible and willing to learn

• Be able to attune to a child’s emotional needs

• Be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues

• Be able to work independently and on your own initiative

• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills

• Understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

BENEFITS

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13391

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