Learning and Support Assistant

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst; England; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

St Michael’s CofE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work across Reception and KS1. The role is a fixed-term, term-time position for 16.25 hours per week (Mon-Fri 08:45-12:00), with the London Fringe Allowance included in the salary.

The successful candidate will support literacy and numeracy, assist with social needs and ensure safeguarding and inclusion outcomes. Experience with SEND and a passion for helping vulnerable children is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Learning Support Assistant or working with children with additional needs.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and parents.
• Commitment to equality, health and safety procedures and safeguarding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support across Reception and KS1 with literacy, numeracy and social needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and keep pupils on track.
• Assist with educational visits and structured learning activities.
• Contribute to a supportive, collaborative school environment.

Skills

LSA experience

SEND experience

Patience and empathy

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Fixed-Term Contract/Term Time Only
16.25 hours per week: Monday to Friday 08:45-12:00

BG-K SCP 3 FTE £25,614
Actual Annual Salary £9,406 plus £276.53 per annum London Fringe Allowance

St Michael’s CofE Primary School are looking for exceptional staff to take up this exciting opportunity and join our supportive and friendly team. The school is part of The Keys Academy Trust which is a primary specialist MAT committed to providing the very best educational experiences for our pupils and staff, so that our schools are recognised as centres of academic and pastoral excellence at the heart of the communities they serve. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across our family of schools as part of the Trust’s CPD programme and networking opportunities.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide support across Reception and KS1. We would ideally be looking for someone with previous LSA experience and/or experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs. You would be joining an experienced team dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential.

Duties include:

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils and their parents

• Supporting pupils with a structured timetable which addresses literacy and numeracy skills as well as social and sensory needs

• Promoting positive behaviour and helping keep pupils on track

• Assisting with taking pupils on educational visits

General requirements:

• Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND and want to make a difference to the life of a vulnerable pupil

• Able to build a positive rapport and exercise patience and consistency

• Kind, caring and compassionate

• Experience with, or a passion for, working with young people

• An awareness of commitment to equality

• Basic understanding of health and safety

• Understanding and implementing child protection procedures

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to book a visit or, please contact [e-mail] or call our Head of School, Jo Lanfear on 01252 873360.

Please note: All applications and responses must be completed personally by the applicant and not generated by AI or automated tools.

Applications will be considered and interviewed upon receipt

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicationswithout regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status