LSA

Athona; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational support seeks a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work with children with special educational needs in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves providing 1 to 1 support in a classroom setting, helping students grow academically and socially. Ideal candidates should have a GCSE in maths and English or a childcare qualification, with a focus on teamwork and compassion. Competitive pay, career progression, and flexible working patterns are offered, along with free training and support.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Career progression

Flexible working pattern

Free training provided with one to one support and advice

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE grade C/4 or above in maths and English or a suitable childcare qualification.
• SEND qualification preferred but not essential.
• Experience and personality are equally desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in the classroom.
• Assist children on a 1 to 1 basis to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Supporting children

Education

GCSE in maths and English (grade C/4 or above)

Suitable childcare qualification

Job description

Position: LSA
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Start date: September

The role:

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and compassionate individuals to support children with special educational needs in the classroom. As an SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) sometimes known as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will be working schools to provide assistance, often working on a 1 to 1 basis with children helping them to develop academically, socially and emotionally

The applicant:

The successful applicant is expected to have maths and English (GCSE grade C/4 and above) or alternatively a suitable childcare qualification. SEND qualification is preferred but not essential. Experience and personality are equally desirable. Being able to work in a team as well as individually is important to provide maximum support to the class teacher.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Career progression
• Flexible working pattern
• Free training provided with one to one support and advice
• Weekly pay

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Please note: In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' all candidates must have a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure to work in a school or nursery. If a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service is not held, we will require you to complete a new DBS application. Suitable candidates must hold right to work in the UK.