Learning Support Assistant

King's Academy Bay House; Gosport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Academy Bay House in Gosport is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with SEND, in class, small groups, and one-to-one settings. You will build trusting relationships, assist with learning, and help pupils regulate emotions, stay safe, and engage with lessons.

Strong communication and IT skills are encouraged, with collaboration alongside teachers and the SENCo. If you are passionate about helping every student achieve beyond expectations and ready to contribute with

Qualifications

• Understands how children develop, think and learn.
• Creates safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Collaborates with teachers and SENCo to implement Learning Plans.
• Passionate about helping every student achieve beyond expectations.
• Confident with IT and the role of technology in learning.
• Has strong communication and can feedback to staff and parents/carers.
• Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Aims high for all pupils and helps them succeed.
• Can nurture pupils’ enjoyment of school and life.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships by encouraging and supporting pupils in a respectful, non-judgmental manner.
• Work with students in class, small groups, and one-to-one.
• Support pupils with a wide range of needs across cognition, learning, communication, physical and SEMH.
• Provide tailored support, from mobility and resource access to helping regulate emotions and engage with learning.

Skills

Understanding child development

Strong communication

IT proficiency

Collaborative with teachers

Safeguarding knowledge

Tools

IT tools

Job description

As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will:

• Build trusting relationships by encouraging and supporting pupils in a respectful, non-judgmental manner
• Work with students in class, small groups, and on a one-to-one basis
• Support pupils with a wide range of SEND needs, including Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction, Physical and Sensory Needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH)
• Provide tailored support, from mobility and access to resources, to helping students regulate emotions and engage with learning

We would be particularly interested in your application if you:

• Understand how children develop, think and learn
• Create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments
• Can collaborate with teachers and the SENCo to implement Learning Plans
• Are passionate about helping every student achieve beyond expectations
• Are confident with IT and recognise the role of technology in learning
• Have strong communication skills and can provide feedback to staff and parents/carers
• Are committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Have high aspirations for all pupils and determination to see them succeed
• Can nurture pupils’ enjoyment of school and life
• Bring enthusiasm, positivity, and a good sense of humour

This is a role where you will genuinely make a difference - supporting students to grow in confidence, independence, and achievement.