Learning Support Assistant

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly colleagues

Inclusive educational setting with top

SEN & Wellbeing hub (The Platform)

On-site farm, art gallery, and school‑

CPD opportunities

Job summary

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls in Romford seeks a dedicated administrator/learning supporter to differentiate guidance for pupils, support use of MS Office tools, and help plan tasks to enable effective multi-tasking. The ideal candidate shows compassion, communicates clearly with children and adults, and collaborates well with staff across the school.

Join a welcoming, inclusive secondary school known for its Ofsted achievements, strong pupil outcomes, and supportive professional

Qualifications

• Experience differentiating support to pupils based on learning needs and styles.
• Ability to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking across duties.
• Desire to help all pupils succeed and show compassion to their needs.
• Clear, sensitive verbal exchange with children and adults.
• Ability to work with a range of colleagues.

Skills

Differentiation

Multi-tasking

Communication with children and adults

Compassion

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office literacy

Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of specific learning needs and styles to differentiate support to pupils
• The ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, and provide support to students in using these tools.
• The ability to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking
• A desire to help all pupils succeed
• Compassion towards the needs of the pupils.
• The ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with children and adults
• The ability to work with a range of colleagues

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos of empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• An inspiring and inclusive educational setting equipped with outstanding facilities, including "The Platform"- a dedicated hub for Special Educational Needs and student wellbeing-alongside an on-site farm, an art gallery, and a school railway.High quality CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The school boasts a Progress 8 score of +0.39, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees.

The Trust reserves the right to interview before the deadline date.