Learning Support Assistant​/Senior Learning Support Assistant

Senior LSA (SEND Department)

As a Senior LSA in our SEND department, you will support the learning of individual students and small groups in class and oversee learning across specific activities under the guidance of a Teacher. You will also lead small group withdrawal interventions such as Catch‑up literacy, Catch‑up Numeracy, ELSA, Nurture or EBSA, developing schemes of learning and methods of assessment to demonstrate progress that meet the needs of students.

Scale 5 – HLTA 28,361 – must have HLTA qualification

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

As a HLTA in our SEND department you will work directly with students who have specific learning needs and/or who have high levels of anxiety about school and lessons. You will be a key worker to specific students and will liaise directly with the SENCO, the school's mental health lead and other professionals, attending any relevant meetings. You will also assist teachers in the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class/small group activities across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 as required.

Scale 3 – 22,724 per annum (actual gross salary).

31 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

As a LSA in our Learning support Team you could be working in our SEND team supporting students in mainstream or you could be supporting students with a designated special need in "The Bridge" our local authority resourced provision. You will be involved in a combination of in-class, one‑to‑one and small group support across a range of subject areas. Part of your role would be to assist students with eating, dressing and hygiene to ensure their wellbeing, safeguarding and health and safety, whilst encouraging independence.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.

If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and keep an eye on your emails for our application form, this can also be found on our website as well.

• Candidates with previous job titles and experience of Learning Support Worker, LSA, LA, Educational Support Teacher, Senior LSA, Senior Educational Assistant, Educational Support Coordinator, Special Needs Support may also be considered for this role.
• It is essential that you have good literacy and numeracy skills (Math's and English qualification to Level
  2). Experience of working with students with a variety of special educational needs and those with an EHCP is desirable.
• For the Senior roles you will need to have experience of working with SEND students and those with an EHCP and be aware of best practice in teaching less able learners and those with specific learning needs.
• For the Senior roles experience or qualifications working in one or more of the following specialist areas: autism, dyslexia, EBSA, numeracy or literacy support programmes, is highly desirable.