SEN Learning Support Assistant

Norton Canes Primary Academy wishes to appoint a Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant. The Learning Support Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We are particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have a background in Speech and Language, ADHD, SEMH and Autism.

SENT Learning Support Assistants are an important valued member of the teaching team. As well as working directly with the children’s teacher, the LSA is encouraged to use his/her own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children.

• At least one year experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range
• Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment
• An understanding of children with SEN needs
• Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
• Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable)
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
• Sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs
• Motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them

• Be calm, patient and have good listening skills
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
• Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality
• Be able to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities
• Be able to use initiative
• Be willing to undertake direction and guidance
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Be able to work as part of a team

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional Development:
  Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly:
  We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part‑time, term‑time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well‑being Support:
  Receive comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family.