Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

LSA - Learning Support Assistant Required

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Salary:  NJC Grade D, Scale points 3-4

“Pupils learn to be resilient and independent learners” 

Good with Outstanding for pupils personal development and for pupils behaviour and attitudes OFSTED 2023

Are you keen to join a team who are passionate about putting children at the heart of everything we do?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who is willing to join our fantastic team. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar setting who is capable of giving their knowledge and experience to the children in our school.

Reporting directly to our Head of School, you will be responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes as required, to support the teacher, to deliver consistently good or better provision for our children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and commitment to this role, supporting both the students and the teachers, ensuring all duties are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be personable and have good communication skills.

Your core duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs; ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour
• Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals ∙ Assist with the planning of learning activities
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Application information:

You can find out more information about the school by visiting our school website and Facebook page.

We welcome all prospective candidates to arrange a call/ school tour with one of our senior leadership team to talk through this career opportunity. 

Please contact the school office on school@ruskinacademy.net or call 01933 381600 to arrange this.

To obtain an application form please email Kayleigh Dalton, Office Manager via k.dalton@ruskinacademy.net

CV’s submitted without a completed official application form will not be considered.

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check. 

CV’s submitted without a completed official application form will not be considered.

Closing date: Monday 13th January 2025

Interviews: To be held w/c 13th January 2025