Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Randstad Education; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted educational institution in Lingfield is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant to support children with communication difficulties associated with Autism spectrum conditions. The role offers excellent rates of pay, free qualifications, and a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include assisting in lesson delivery and providing 1:1 support to learners. This is an opportunity to develop professionally in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Free qualifications and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Welcoming staff room and social events

Qualifications

• Experience (voluntary or paid) working with children and young adults.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting in the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons and educational activities.
• Supporting learners with SEN on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis.

Skills

Relevant SEN experience

Experience working with children

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to join a trusted school committed to supporting and inspiring children through a fun and inviting curriculum?

Do you want to join a close nit team that is committed to working together to offer the best in education and care?

Do you want to be rewarded with excellent rates of pay, free qualifications and development opportunities?

If you answered yes to these questions then please do not hesitate to apply today.

This is your opportunity to join a small, independent specialist school designed specifically for children with communication difficulties typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.

This warm and welcoming school is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join their team ASAP. The role is needed due to a current member of the team retiring after 25 years. The school offers facilities including an on-site kitchen, a fully equipped music room, and an outside space with a trim trail and on-site Forest School.

The setting currently supports 85+ pupils aged 4 to 16 years and offers tailored 1:1 education in a calm and nurturing environment.

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30–4:30pm. Full training is provided and you will have immediate access to free and fully funded qualifications. The school is invested in the futures of both staff and learners.

If this sounds like the type of environment you would like to work in, please apply today. Interviews will be held the week before September.

Benefits

• Accessible Public transport links
• School networking events / social events for teachers
• Welcoming staff room with drinks, chocolate, biscuits and cakes, games, TV, and a shared library
• Brilliant resources and spacious classrooms / grounds
• Career progression opportunities
• Fully funded training and qualifications

Requirements

• Relevant SEN experience
• Experience (voluntary or paid) working with children and young adults
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting in the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons and educational activities
• Supporting learners with SEN on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today. For questions, please call Bryony on 01293 527416.

This role is open to applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, a three-stage interview process will be conducted, with shortlisted candidates invited to the final stage with appropriate school leadership.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child safety standards and UK eligibility checks.