Learning Support Assistant; LSA

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Academic Inclusion – Local Schools

Position:
Full Time, Long Term (Term Time Only). Salary: GBP
90–GBP
95 per day (weekly pay dependent on experience).

Start Date:

Immediate / Next Term.

Are you an academically minded, supportive individual with a knack for making difficult concepts click? Join our network as a Learning Support Assistant and help students overcome learning barriers to reach their full potential.

We are seeking Learning Support Assistants to work across Primary and Secondary settings. Unlike a general assistant, your role is focused on learning outcomes: identifying where a student is struggling and providing the specific scaffolding, tools, and encouragement they need to succeed.

• Targeted Academic Support: lead small group interventions in literacy and numeracy, helping students catch up or keep pace with the curriculum.
• The How: to Specialist – teach students how to learn, focusing on organisation, memory techniques, and confidence building.
• Career Fast Track – this is the gold standard of experience for those looking for a PGCE, School Direct, or Masters in Education.
• Differentiating Resources: take a standard lesson and repack it by creating simplified worksheets, visual aids, or word banks to suit the specific needs of the learners you support.
• Small Group Leadership: take charge of breakout sessions, guiding 3‑5 students through a specific task to ensure they aren’t overwhelmed by the pace of the main classroom.
• Promoting Independence: use the scaffold and fade technique – provide heavy support initially and gradually step back as the student gains confidence to work alone.
• Progress Tracking: maintain clear records of student breakthroughs and hurdles, providing vital data to the Class Teacher and SENCO to help shape future lessons.

• Academically Confident: strong GCSEs, especially in English and Maths, and the ability to explain academic concepts clearly and creatively.
• Proactive: do not wait to be told what to do; spot a struggling student and offer support before they lose focus.
• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  experience helping others learn, whether through university tutoring, coaching, or previous school work.
• Committed: hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one) and be fully dedicated to safeguarding.