Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

CPD and training opportunities

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card

Well-being support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kemsley Primary Academy, part of REAch2 Academy Trust, is seeking a fixed-term Learning Support Assistant to work in classes alongside the class teacher, delivering whole-class learning and structured small-group or 1:1 sessions so every pupil can access the curriculum.

The role requires energy to bring learning to life with hands-on activities, plus good behaviour management and high levels of organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Experience delivering whole-class learning.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Children's Barred List check where the role is regulated activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide class support alongside the class teacher
• Deliver whole-class learning
• Run structured small-group or 1:1 activities so all pupils access the curriculum
• Adapt and extend learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Bring learning to life with practical, hands-on experiences

Skills

Hands-on learning

Behaviour management

Organisation

Classroom support

Job description

This fixed-term learning support assistant post sits in classes at Kemsley Primary Academy, part of REAch2 Academy Trust. The work is class-based, working alongside the class teacher to deliver whole-class teaching and structured small-group or one-to-one sessions so every pupil can access the curriculum. The post suits someone who can bring lessons to life with hands-on activities and manage behaviour well. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide class support alongside the class teacher
• Deliver whole-class learning
• Run structured small-group or 1:1 activities so all pupils access the curriculum
• Adapt and extend learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Bring learning to life with practical, hands-on experiences

What’s required

Experience

• Experience working with children
• Experience delivering whole-class learning

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to adapt and extend learning in an inclusive setting
• Good behaviour management
• High levels of organisation
• Ability to bring learning to life through hands-on activities

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Children's Barred List check where the role is regulated activity

Other

• Highly motivated, with high expectations of all pupils
• Commitment to teamwork and raising standards
• Proactive and positive approach
• Enthusiasm and passion for pupil outcomes

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave
• CPD and training opportunities
• Flexible working considered individually, including part time, term-time and home working
• Blue Light Card offers and employee perks
• Well-being and employee assistance support for staff and families
• Career growth opportunities