Learning Support Assistant; LSA

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) (PJINDELSECLSANF) Witham, England

Salary: GBP
23742 - GBP
24917 per annum

Location: Witham, Essex (CM8)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Scale 5, Points 10–13
Hours: 34 hours per week

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist school in Witham for a compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join their dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you'll make a real difference to the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those who have experienced trauma and adversity.

Working closely with teachers, the SENCo and senior leadership team, you'll provide classroom, one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions
• Encourage positive behaviour, wellbeing and emotional resilience
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations for every pupil

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Patient, caring and resilient
• A strong communicator and team player
• Flexible, proactive and committed to helping every child succeed

You’ll also have:

• Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH or trauma-informed practice is desirable but not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work or support work.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position within a supportive specialist school
• Excellent training and professional development
• Opportunities to develop specialist SEND knowledge and skills
• A positive culture that values staff wellbeing
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 3:00pm

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.