Learning Support Assistant LSA - Full-time

Sandwich Infant; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children as a Learning Support Assistant at the UK’s first secure school. You will support teachers and contribute to an innovative curriculum designed to meet each child's educational needs, fostering a curious and dedicated learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Keen interest in supporting learning across the school.
• Ability to contribute to regular assessments and formulation meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a bespoke, skills-based curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver lessons tailored to children's individual needs.
• Contribute to and develop a creative curriculum aligned with the national curriculum.

Skills

Support for individual educational outcomes

Collaboration with teachers

Development of creative curriculum

Education

HLTA qualification or working towards it

Job description

Are you a qualified TA or aspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)? Driven by a purpose to transform the lives of the most vulnerable children?

• Do you have a keen interest in developing your knowledge, skills, and practice to support learning across the school?

• Do you see relationships as fundamental to your work with children, families, and the wider community?

• Do you want to be part of an innovative and courageous team developing the UK’s first secure school?

We are offering an exciting opportunity for qualified or aspiring HLTAs to join the team in supporting teachers and Heads of Departments in delivering an outstanding curriculum and high-quality learning opportunities at the UK’s first secure school.

The role and what we are looking for

Your role as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will be integral in supporting the progress of all children at Oasis Restore, helping them achieve their individual educational outcomes. We seek LSAs willing to work towards the HLTA qualification. You will support the delivery of a bespoke, skills-based curriculum, working with individual children and small groups to facilitate a personalised and aspirational education for all. You will work as part of an education team within departments, contribute to regular assessments, and participate in formulation meetings to report on progress and next steps.

You will collaborate with teachers to deliver lessons that develop curious and dedicated learners, meeting their individual needs and interests. There will be opportunities to contribute to and develop a creative curriculum underpinned by progressive pedagogies, aligned with the national curriculum, setting a high standard for learning.