Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Victory Park Academy; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Victory Park Academy in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to complement teachers and support pupils across Key Stages with SEMH needs. You will plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities for individuals or small groups, monitoring progress and reporting on achievement within an agreed supervision system.

The role requires a flexible, patient and proactive approach, providing both academic and emotional support to enable students to access the curriculum and

Qualifications

• Background and interest in SEMH children and young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals or small groups and monitor student progress, recording and reporting on achievement, progress and development.
• Responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the Academy.
• Work alongside teaching staff to deliver tailored support to ensure students are engaged, motivated and able to access the curriculum, meeting individual learning needs.
• Provide academic and emotional support to help students succeed and thrive.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Victory Park is an Alternative Provision school in Southend on Sea dedicated to pupils across all Key Stages with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some pupils have associated difficulties and can express severe and complex social and behavioural needs. A background and interest in working with SEMH children and young people is essential.

The role:

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/small groups and monitoring students, recording and reporting on achievement, progress and development. Responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the Academy.

The LSA will work alongside teaching staff to deliver tailored support, ensuring that students are engaged, motivated, and able to access the curriculum in a way that meets their individual learning needs. The role requires a flexible, patient, and proactive approach, providing both academic and emotional support to ensure students are given every opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Salary and Benefits:

LSA pay scale £27,709 - £29,542 Pro rata

Victory Park is part of the Fortis Trust which is a Multi Academy Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the Academy. As the duties of this post involves regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We will also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 7th December 10.00am