Lansdowne Primary Academy: LSA

Lansdowne Primary Academy; Braintree; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello bonus

Westfield Health Insurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards

My Day

Job summary

Lansdowne Primary Academy, part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), is seeking enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to support students, especially those with SEND. You will work with teachers and the SENCo to plan activities, run small-group interventions and support emotional and social development.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, Maths/English GCSEs, and a commitment to high achievement. Flexible working and a pro-active classroom role are encouraged.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is essential.
• Maths and English GCSE grades A–C, or equivalent.
• Can provide excellent classroom support in literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs.
• Good organisation and inter-personal skills.
• Good knowledge of ICT; committed to high achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support small group provision and intervention for SEND pupils.
• Take direction from class teachers and SENCo and adapt activities to take learning forward.
• Carry out observations and write up findings to inform and evaluate the child’s needs.

Skills

Classroom support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

ICT knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Maths GCSE A-C

English GCSE A-C

Tools

ICT

Job description

Your Role

LSA

GLC Academy: Lansdowne Primary Academy

Salary: GLC Point 10 £25,549 - P16 £28,324 FTE [Actual Pro Rata Salary £18,507 - P16 £20,517]

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Talk to us about flexible working

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026 at 9am

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

We are looking to appoint strong, enthusiastic, committed and creative classroom-based Learning Support Assistants. Successful candidates will be required to work flexibly taking direction from the class teachers and SENCo in adapting and planning activities to take students' learning forward. Key responsibilities relating to small group provision and intervention for SEND pupils. Our students' needs are at the core of our ethos and successful candidates will be required to support the emotional and social development of the young people they work with.

Candidates must be able to carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child's needs. They must be experienced classroom practitioners proactive in dealing with students and identifying groups or individuals who may be falling behind in their learning.

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is essential;
• good standard of education; Maths and English GCSE grades A - C, or equivalent;
• can provide excellent classroom support in literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs;
• good organisation and inter-personal skills;
• good knowledge of ICT;
• be committed to high achievement from students and themselves.

Watch our video for an insight in to our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [LSA's applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of 12 months]
• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2 week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free Access to the Fitness Suite at the Gateway Academy
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
• The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Safeguarding Information

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
• to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.