Lansdowne Primary Academy: LSA

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden hello

Health insurance

EV salary sacrifice

Cycle to work

My Day (paid)

October half term break

Career development & training

Staff nursery

Job summary

Lansdowne Primary Academy is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work within the Gateway Learning Community on a permanent basis. The role focuses on small-group provision for pupils with SEND and supporting emotional as well as social development, with flexible working options including job share and part-time arrangements.

Support will be provided under the direction of class teachers and the SENCo, with observations recorded to inform pupils' needs and progress.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required.
• Maths and English GCSE grades A to C or equivalent required.
• Experienced classroom practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group provision and interventions for SEND pupils.
• Adapt and plan classroom activities under the direction of class teachers and the SENCo.
• Identify pupils or groups who are falling behind in their learning.
• Carry out and write up observations to inform and evaluate pupils' needs.
• Support the emotional and social development of pupils.
• Provide classroom support in literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs.

Skills

Observations

Initiative

Organization

Interpersonal skills

ICT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Maths and English GCSE A-C

Job description

Learning Support Assistant post at Lansdowne Primary Academy, one of five academies in the Gateway Learning Community, on a permanent basis in classrooms. The work centres on small-group provision and interventions for pupils with SEND, adapting activities under the direction of class teachers and the SENCo, and recording observations of pupils' needs. The role also covers supporting pupils' emotional and social development, and flexible working, job share and part-time arrangements will be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available and the post starts as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Deliver small-group provision and interventions for SEND pupils
• Adapt and plan classroom activities under the direction of class teachers and the SENCo
• Identify pupils or groups who are falling behind in their learning
• Carry out and write up observations to inform and evaluate pupils' needs
• Support the emotional and social development of pupils
• Provide classroom support in literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Maths and English GCSE grades A to C or equivalent

Experience

• Experienced classroom practitioner

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to carry out and write up observations
• Ability to use own initiative
• Good organisation and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of ICT
• Commitment to high achievement from pupils and self

What’s offered

• £1,000 golden hello for successful candidates (LSAs applying directly to the GLC after a 12-month qualifying period)
• Staff well-being programme including Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes including electric vehicle and cycle to work
• Paid 'My Day' each year
• Two-week October half term break
• Excellent career development and training
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• GLC staff nursery at competitive rates, term time only