Learning Support Assistant

Haberdashers' Hatcham College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Haberdashers' Hatcham College is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities, working with teaching staff to enhance classroom learning.

You will assist pupils to access the curriculum, support positive behaviour, and contribute to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment, reporting to the SENCO and upholding safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Support high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom, through small-group work, and via 1:1 interventions.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum, support positive behaviour, and promote inclusive educational practices.
• Work under the guidance of the SENCO and contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning
• Classroom Management & Behaviour
• Student Support and Pastoral Care
• Standards and Quality Assurance

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our Academy and support students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

In this role, you will work closely with teaching staff to support high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom, through small-group work, and via 1:1 interventions. You will assist pupils in accessing the curriculum, support positive behaviour, and promote inclusive educational practices.

Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in the education and development of our pupils and are expected to demonstrate the same level of professionalism, commitment, and dedication as teaching staff. You will work under the guidance of the SENCO and contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Teaching & Learning
• Classroom Management & Behaviour
• Student Support and Pastoral Care
• Standards and Quality Assurance

Reporting

This role will report into the SEND Management

Staff Development

Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. 'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’

We actively encourage applicants from colleagues from under-represented groups.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.