Part-Time Learning Support Assistant for SEN (Term-Time)

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Capel St Mary CE VC Primary School in Capel St Mary, Ipswich, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils with special educational needs. The role involves in-class, one-to-one and small group work and may include 30 minutes at lunch.

You will need a caring nature, good English and mathematics skills (GCSE or equivalent); experience with SEND would be beneficial. This is a part-time, fixed-term role until 31 August 2027, term time only.

Qualifications

• Caring nature and ability to work with children.
• Experience with pupils with special educational and behavioural needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage pupils positively with a compassionate approach.
• Work in a team and have good interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible and able to use initiative in supporting pupils’ learning.
• Model positive behaviour and promote pupils’ development and independence.
• Understand childhood development, neuro-diversity and special educational needs.
• Understand child protection and safeguarding.
• Be committed to continuing professional development.
• Promote the school's vision and values.
• Have good English and mathematics skills (GCSE or equivalent).

Skills

Compassionate approach

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Understanding of child development

Safeguarding knowledge

English & Maths proficiency

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Capel St Mary CE VC Primary School in Capel St Mary, Ipswich, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils with special educational needs. The role involves in-class, one-to-one and small group work and may include 30 minutes at lunch.

You will need a caring nature, good English and mathematics skills (GCSE or equivalent); experience with SEND would be beneficial. This is a part-time, fixed-term role until 31 August 2027, term time only.