Part-time Learning Support Assistant

Job . ECCPosition Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range:
Level 4 - £26,847 FTE

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 11/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 16th October 2026

Contract Term:
Permanent, term time only (working 38 weeks per year)

Working hours: 30 hpw

Working pattern: 8:30am - 3:15pm (Mon-Fri)

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint an experienced and driven SEND Learning Support Assistant to our school. This is a integral role within 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.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with pupils across our learning spaces implementing our Hygee approach and national curriculum. At Barons Court we promote a love of learning for all of our pupils and have exciting learning spaces both inside and outside which enhance exploration and discovery for children within our school.

At Barons Court we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a welcoming school where everyone is valued.
• A friendly, supportive, well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic, creative and ambitious pupils, parents and staff.
• Exciting and creative learning opportunities through a commitment to your professional development to develop your full potential.

The successful candidate appointed to the role of SEND Learning Support Assistant will possess:

• At least one years' experience of working with SEND children in the primary age range
• An understanding of children with SEND needs
• Experience of working with children in an engaging learning environment
• The skills to build positive and nurturing relationships across all year groups
• A proactive, positive and enthusiastic person who can work flexibly and creatively to support children within the school.
• Support pupils to access learning across the curriculum through in-class support and targeted one-to-one support.
• Hold a GCSE qualification in Maths and English, or equivalent.

Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office via email at  or via

Barons Court is an exciting and innovative school which is continually evolving to provide the best possible learning opportunities for the children. We believe that children learn best when they are actively involved in leading their learning and we ensure that we listen and respond to their collective voice. We are totally committed to a balance of indoor and outdoor learning and continually developing both environments to provide flexible, agile and stimulating learning spaces.

The whole school environment reflects the influences of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Forest Schools and the Mantle of the Expert approaches to learning. We have created large indoor spaces which encourage a collaborative approach to learning with an emphasis on problem solving. The spaces are equipped with a range of furniture which reflect the different learning styles of the children and are easily changed to respond to the learning needs of the moment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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