Senior Learning Support Assistant

This Senior Learning Support Assistant post at Esher Church of England High School leads the Social, Emotional and Mental Health strand of the school's learning support team. The work is in-class support for students with special educational needs, aimed at engagement with lessons and everyday school life. The post takes on SEMH intervention, including ELSA sessions for students with EHCPs, and oversight of key working, alongside two existing Senior LSAs.

Previous experience of working with young people is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

• Lead the SEMH strand within the learning support team
• Deliver ELSA interventions to students with EHCPs
• Support and oversee key working
• Support key students in class to access the curriculum
• Promote students' wellbeing, behaviour and personal development
• Undertake the wider responsibilities of an LSA in lessons
• Model effective support practice and guide colleagues
• Work with the Assistant SENCo to ensure consistent SEMH provision

• Previous experience of working with young people

• Good written and spoken English
• Numeracy skills

• Enhanced DBS disclosure check
• Self-declaration of criminal record and suitability to work with children (shortlisted candidates)

• Experience of supporting students with SEMH needs in a primary or secondary setting
• Experience of leading, coordinating or line managing LSAs or other support staff

• Comprehensive induction programme for all new staff