Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Two-week October half term

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Langley Park Primary School (Impact Multi Academy Trust) in London is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil with complex needs on a one-to-one basis, enabling progress toward EHCP targets.

You will work under teaching staff, implement work programmes, assist in planning and resource preparation, and provide cover for short periods. The role focuses on developing social and emotional skills and daily living abilities within KS1/KS2 learning contexts.

Qualifications

• Experience providing one-to-one support to a pupil with complex needs.
• Ability to take initiative, promote independent learning and work in a team.
• Knowledge of the KS1/KS2 curriculum and standards.
• High expectations for pupil learning and behaviour.
• Able to manage time effectively and balance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with complex needs on a one-to-one basis.
• Implement EHCP targets to help pupil reach potential.
• Develop social and emotional welfare and daily living skills.
• Follow guidance to implement work programmes and prepare resources.
• Provide short-term class cover as required.

Skills

Complex needs support

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Location: Langley Park Primary School (Impact Multi Academy Trust)

Salary: LSA - NJC Scale 2/3 (SCP 3-6) Full time equivalent £28,617-£29,856 per annum. Pro rata actual starting salary £21,589 per annum.

Job Type: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Permanent.

Job Starts: ASAP

Job overview

The main responsibility of the role will be to assist a pupil with complex needs on a one-to-one basis, the role holder will be the main staff support, enabling the pupil to build confidence and reach their full potential through implementing Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) targets. The role holder will use their experience and expertise to develop the social and emotional welfare of the child as well as providing practical support in day to day tasks including eating, dressing, toileting and hygiene.

The role of an LSA also includes working under guidance of teaching staff: implement work programmes to individuals/groups this could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas; assist in whole planning cycle and management/preparation of resources; provide cover for whole classes for short periods under an agreed system of supervision.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience and expertise in providing support to a child/children with complex needs.
• Show initiative, provide intervention, promote independent learning, and work successfully as part of a team.
• Have knowledge of the KS1 / KS2 curriculum.
• Have high expectations of all children for learning and behaviour.
• Be able to manage time effectively and balance different priorities.

We can offer:

• A working environment that places a high level of importance on the mental health and wellbeing of the whole school community.
• A commitment to a wide range of professional development.
• A supportive community of colleagues within the trust.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Two-week October half term.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff.

We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupils learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints, and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

Langley Park Primary School as part of Impact Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 9th September 2026