Learning Support Assistant

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A large primary school in Westminster is looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The role involves assisting with curriculum access, supervising students, and collaborating with teachers to ensure safety and wellbeing. This position offers professional development opportunities and is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND or vulnerable individuals in schools or similar settings.
• Professional development opportunities available within the role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting SEND students in accessing the curriculum.
• Supervising SEND students during breaks and extracurricular activities.
• Using positive behavior management strategies.

Skills

Positive mindset

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Then we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting for the following position:

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Mainstream primary school
• London Borough of Westminster
• Immediate start
• £100.00 per day pay rate (PAYE)

Our client school is based in the London Borough of Westminster. With over 600 students on roll, they are a large inner-city primary school, aiming to give their students the very best start in life. Staff at the school work relentlessly to provide an inclusive setting for all students. They have a number of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and you will play a lead role in supporting those children.

What will you be doing in a typical day?

• Supporting SEND students in accessing the curriculum
• Supervising SEND students both inside and outside the classroom; assisting with break times, lunch times and trips as well as extra-curricular activities
• Using positive strategies and good behaviour management to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students
• Working closely with class teachers and other professionals towards achieving the best outcomes for SEND students

What skills would serve you well in this role?

• The most important skill is a positive mindset and a passion for supporting SEND students; there will be professional development opportunities available within the role
• Experience of working with SEND or vulnerable people in a previous role; this could include in schools and also in settings such as healthcare, social care, community or youth work
• It is essential that you have good emotional intelligence and empathy for SEND students

Why is this a great job?

• The school is based in the heart of Westminster; walking distance from several major London underground stations including Baker Street
• The school has recently been graded 'Good' in its Ofsted, with several areas being graded as 'Outstanding'
• The school benefits from strong leadership and staff wellbeing is at the heart of everything they do

Would you like to apply or make an enquiry? Please send your CV and one of our team will be in touch.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.