Learning Support Assistant - Lamerton

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamerton Church of England Academy in the Tamar Valley is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, with a focus on the most disadvantaged. The role involves supporting children across the school, including those with special educational needs, and working within a caring, Christian values-driven community.

Applicants should have a DfE-recognised Level 3 qualification. Experience with autism, speech and language or phonics is welcomed but not required.

Qualifications

• DfE-recognised Level 3 qualification.
• Experience with autism, speech and language or phonics welcome but not required.
• Commitment to disadvantaged children.

Responsibilities

• Support and nurture children across the school.
• Support children with special educational needs.
• Help remove barriers to learning so every child can flourish.
• Empower disadvantaged children with knowledge, skills and resilience to thrive.

Skills

Support pupils

SEN support

Disadvantaged learners

Phonics knowledge

Education

DfE Level 3 qualification

Job description

A Learning Support Assistant post at Lamerton Church of England Academy, a small village school in the Tamar Valley run by the Learning Academy Partnership. The role centres on supporting pupils, including those with special educational needs, to overcome barriers to learning, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged. The school draws heavily on its rural surroundings and is guided by Christian values within a close-knit community. Applicants need a DfE-recognised Level 3 qualification; experience with autism, speech and language or phonics is welcome but not required.

What the job involves

• Support and nurture children across the school
• Support children with special educational needs
• Help remove barriers to learning so every child can flourish
• Empower disadvantaged children with the knowledge, skills, confidence and resilience to thrive

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification recognised as full and relevant by the DfE

Other

• Commitment to making a difference for disadvantaged children

Nice to have

• Experience with autism
• Experience with speech and language development
• Knowledge of phonics