Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Suffolk County Council; Sudbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team at a special school in Sudbury. This role offers the opportunity to work with pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties and Autism. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, and possess a positive approach to developing effective strategies for learning. This position not only allows for personal growth and skill development but also offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students. If you're passionate about education and eager to contribute to a supportive learning environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant needed for all-age special school.
• Experience with Severe Learning Difficulties and Autism is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs in a special school environment.
• Attend training sessions and meetings outside contracted hours.

Skills

Working with pupils with complex needs

Flexibility

Positive approach to strategies

Attendance at training sessions

Education

Relevant experience in education

Training in special education needs

Job description

• Hillside Special School, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NN
• £12.65 - £13.05 per hour
• 29.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only*
• Permanent Contract (subject to a six-month probationary period)
• Reference: 6810
• Required as soon as possible

*8.45am to 3.30pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (with a 40-minute lunch break)

8:45am to 3:10pm, Tuesdays and Fridays (with a 40-minute lunch break).

The advertised job is for Grade 3, Points 4 to 6. However, if you are currently already working in a school with continuous service, on Grade 3, between Points 7 and 9, please do still apply. Your application and pay point will be considered.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to join the team at our all-age special school. You will be working with pupils with a wide range of complex needs including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Complex Autism. The age range is 4 to 19 years.

You may have skills already, or be keen to develop skills, in working with pupils with complex needs, including Autism. You will be expected to be very flexible and must have a truly positive approach to the strategies used to develop practice in schools and settings for our pupils.

You will also be required to attend some training sessions and/or meetings after school and on P.D. Days, which are not part of the contracted hours; for these occasions, you would claim additional hours.

To find out more

We actively encourage applicants to see our school in action before applying for vacancies. If this post is of interest to you and you would like to know more, please contact us via email at [e-mail] including your full name and ‘LSA Vacancy’ in the subject line. Please also include your phone number in the body of your email and we will arrange a mutually convenient time to visit.

For full details about the role and how to apply, please see our website at: Hillside Special School - Vacancies

How to apply

To apply, please use this link: https://www.hillsidespecial.org.uk/Vacancies/

If you think you have the qualities to fulfill this role and you want to make a real contribution to our school, we welcome an application from you. All applications must be made on an official application form. Full details, an application pack, and how to apply can be found on the school website at: Hillside Special School - Home

CVs cannot be accepted.

Please send your completed application form to [e-mail] or in the post to Hillside Special School, Hitchcock Place, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NN.

Closing date: 10am, 13 January 2025.

Interview date: 21 January 2025.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.

No agencies or CVs, thank you. To apply, please follow the application process above.