SEN Learning Support Assistant NEW

Lionheart Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brocks Hill Primary School is looking for a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to work 30 hours weekly, supporting a SEN pupil's learning alongside qualified staff. The role involves flexible classroom support, lunch supervision, and ensuring high teaching standards. Successful candidates will join a committed team focused on continuous improvement and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a SEN pupil to aid their learning.
• Support the delivery of high-quality teaching.
• Provide lunch time supervision and first aid.

Job description

Brocks Hill Primary School is looking to appoint enthusiastic and conscientious SEND Learning Support Assistant to work within the school for 30 hours a week.

The successful candidates will work 1:1 with a SEN pupil under the guidance of the class teacher, SENDCo and Assistant Headteacher to support the delivery of high quality teaching and learning to help raise standards of achievement. The role will also include some general lunch time supervision and first aid. Our LSA’s work flexibly in that they may sometimes work with different classes or key stages, depending on the needs of the pupils and of the school as a whole.

Expectations and Values

Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to continuous learning and all staff are expected to engage in continuing professional learning and development. In common with all who work within the Trust, the post holder will also be expected to:

• Act as an ambassador for the Trust by supporting our values and expectations of learning
• Follow and where appropriate enact all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Willing and able to travel within the Trust

All staff are expected to be familiar with and adhere to all academy policies and, in particular, meet key requirements in relation to health and safety and safeguarding.

This job description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the post at the time when it was drawn up. Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Lionheart Educational Trust seeks to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including a barred list check and online checks).

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd July 2025

Brocks Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.