Learning Support Assistant

About Us

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (HPACR) is a two‑form entry school situated in Penge, part of the London Borough of Bromley.

HPACR is an inclusive academy dedicated to ensuring that children from Nursery to Year 6 have a happy, safe and fulfilling educational experience.

We are currently looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEND on a fixed‑term contract from September 2026 to August 2027.

Salary: £24,060.29 – £24,403.33 (37.5 hours per week / 38 weeks per year).

• Attending to the child's personal needs and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene and welfare matters
• Working with the class teacher and Inclusion Manager to support the implementation of person‑centred planning and targets for SEND children
• Liaising with appropriate external SEND or health professionals to ensure that advice on provision for individual SEND children is effectively implemented
• Supervising and supporting SEND children ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establishing good relationships with all children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all children

As part of making reasonable adjustments, it will sometimes be necessary to direct LSAs to support children's intimate care needs in line with the academy Intimate Care Policy and to maintain their health, safety and personal dignity.

• Qualifications to GCSE Level standard or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of pupils with social and emotional difficulties that may impact their behaviour
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Some knowledge of social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

We provide a competitive rewards and benefits package including a Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and a Wellbeing Cash Plan.

The Harris Federation and all its academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.