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. SEND 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 their own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for the children.

** Responsibilities**

• At least one year of experience working with SEND children in the primary age range.
• Experience working with children in a friendly, busy environment.
• 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.
• Motivation to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them.

** You should**

• 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.
• Relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities.
• Use initiative.
• Be willing to undertake direction and guidance.
• Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

• Excellence & Development:
  We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative:
  Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well‑being Focus:
  We promote a healthy work‑life balance and offer robust well‑being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion:
  We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact:
  Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference:
  Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself, helping to shape the lives of young learners and the community.
• Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

• Generous Annual Leave – healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional Development – access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly – we support flexible working, with options such as part‑time, term‑time, home working, and other arrangements that suit both staff 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.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002), is central to our ethos, policies and actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective safeguarding and care for all pupils.

Recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted professionally, timely and responsive, in compliance with current employment legislation and relevant safeguarding legislation. An enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s Barred List check where required, will be requested for all successful candidates.