Job description
Learning Support Assistant – St Leonards
Location: St Leonards
Salary: £88.92 - £95 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately
About the School
This primary school in St Leonards is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and well-structured learning environment for all pupils. The school has a strong SEN provision, ensuring children with additional learning, behavioural, or emotional needs receive tailored support. Staff work collaboratively to promote academic progress, social-emotional development, and pupil well-being, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide targeted support for pupils across the school. You will play a key role in helping children access the curriculum, develop essential skills, and achieve learning outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils’ academic progress and personal development.
Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with additional learning needs.
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Assist in delivering classroom activities and lessons, adapting resources to meet individual requirements.
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Support behaviour management strategies and help maintain a positive learning environment.
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Collaborate with teachers, SEN coordinators, and parents to monitor progress and implement interventions.
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Assist with personal care and well-being tasks when required.
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Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, interventions, and achievements.
Qualifications
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Previous experience in a Learning Support or SEN Assistant role within a school.
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Knowledge of differentiation, SEN strategies, and inclusion practices.
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Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to adapt approaches to meet individual learning needs.
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Understanding of safeguarding and child protection within an educational setting.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK, provide a full CV with references, and hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Learning Support Assistant – St Leonards’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.