LSA, Education ​/ Teaching, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

A fixed-term learning support assistant post at Headley Park Primary School, part of Amplify Education, a multi-academy trust. The role centres on supporting teaching and leading interventions within a class team, alongside one-to-one work with pupils. It is based mainly in nursery with children aged three to four, with possible cover in other year groups and supervision of a pupil with SEND.

Whether a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification is required depends on the post.

• Support teaching and deliver high-quality learning and interventions using the lead teacher's planning
• Work within a class team and with pupils on a one-to-one basis
• Supervise a pupil with SEND safely and inclusively, ensuring their wellbeing and access to learning
• Lead on interventions
• Monitor and assess pupils in indoor and outdoor areas
• Support pupils in other age groups when required

• Level 3 qualification for the M-F post
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification for the M-W post

• Experience of engaging pupils, gained through a career or personal experience

• Teaching skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Professionalism and enthusiasm

• Enhanced DBS check, with periodic re-checks
• Declaration of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones unless protected under DBS filtering rules
• Online profile details, including social media account names or handles, provided at interview

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults

• Continuing professional and leadership development
• Employee assistance programme offering counselling, support and advice
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Eyesight test vouchers
• Free onsite or nearby street parking at some schools for staff who drive
• Flexible working and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Automatic enrolment in the Teachers' Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund