Casual Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley; Gossops Green; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley invites applications for Casual Learning Support Assistants to help students access learning on an as-needed basis. The role focuses on supporting learners with a range of needs within a caring, Christian ethos school.

This flexible opportunity suits graduates, education professionals, youth workers, or anyone seeking meaningful, part-time work that fits around other commitments and enables a real difference in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths.
• Experience with children or young people in educational or community settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with students.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Flexible and proactive in supporting students' needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding and alignment with the school's Christian ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to students, including those with SEND.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and independence while maintaining high expectations.
• Support teaching and learning activities and provide feedback under teacher guidance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

GCSEs (English & Maths)

Job description

• Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve theirfull potential?
• Do you enjoy helping students overcome barriers to learning andachieve success?
• Are you looking for a rewarding role with the flexibility to fitaround your existing commitments?
• Are you caring, resilient and committed to making a positivedifference every day?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

Due to the continued development and expansion ofour Pastoral, SEN and Inclusion provision, we are seeking dedicated andenthusiastic Casual Learning Support Assistants to join our highly experiencedteam.

This is an exciting opportunity to support studentswho require additional intervention and assistance to achieve their fullpotential. The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff andfamilies to ensure that all learners can access education successfully andconfidently.

The position provides valuable experiencesupporting students with a range of learning, pastoral and additional needswithin a successful secondary school environment. It is particularly suited toaspiring teachers, graduates, former education professionals, youth workers, or those seeking flexible and rewarding employment.

This casual Learning Support Assistant role offersexcellent flexibility, making it ideal for individuals who are not looking tocommit to fixed weekly hours.

Whether you are balancing family commitments,studying, returning to work, semi-retired, or looking to gain valuableexperience before pursuing a career in teaching or another education-relatedprofession, this role allows you to work on an as-needed basis while making areal difference to young people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

StudentSupport

Provide targeted support to students, includingthose with special educational needs, ensuring they can access learning andparticipate fully in school life.

BuildingIndependence

Encourage students to develop confidence,resilience and independence whilst maintaining high expectations forachievement and behaviour.

Learningand Progress

Support teaching and learning activities andprovide feedback to students under the guidance of the class teacher.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Good qualifications to at least GCSE level (or equivalent),including English and Mathematics.
• Experience of working with children or young people in aneducational, community or support setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive professional relationships withstudents.
• A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students' needs.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of and commitment to the school's Christian ethosand values.