Learning Support Assistant

Holt Farm Junior School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Holt Farm Junior School is looking to appoint a caring Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our friendly school community. The role includes 1:1 support for an individual pupil and experience with additional needs would be advantageous.

Hours are 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus two INSET days, with daily hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm (unpaid lunch break). The successful candidate will be warm, positive and committed to making a real difference every day, supporting

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with additional needs would be an advantage.
• Warm, positive and committed to making a real difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for an individual pupil.
• Support teaching, learning and assessment with a proactive approach.
• Engage and motivate pupils through creative and purposeful learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships to help children feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
• Show initiative, resilience and a commitment to professional development.
• Be flexible to support learning within term-time hours and INSET days.

Skills

1:1 support

Experience with SEND

Child development support

Job description

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Part-time hours will be considered)
Working Pattern: Term Time Only, plus two INSET days
Daily Hours: 8.30am - 3:30pm (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our friendly and supportive school community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in helping our children thrive. The position includes providing 1:1 support for an individual pupil, so experience of working closely with children with additional needs would be an advantage.

In this role, you will:

• Bring a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Build positive relationships that help children feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
• Use a flexible and proactive approach to support teaching, learning and assessment.
• Engage and motivate pupils through creative and purposeful learning experiences.
• Have high expectations and a commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Show initiative, resilience and a willingness to go the extra mile for our children.
• Take pride in your own professional development and be keen to learn and grow as part of our team.

We are looking for someone who is warm, positive and committed to making a real difference every day. In return, you will join a welcoming school where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally.

The school reserves the right to close the listing at any time and shortlist earlier if strong candidates apply earlier in the process.