Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Primary School

Location: Engaines Primary and Nursery School Job Type: Full-time Working Hours: 08:30 - 15:15, term-time only Salary: Pay dependent on experience

We are a warm, inclusive and supportive primary school committed to helping every child thrive. We are looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated team.

Job Description

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

· Provide small-group support

· Assist the class teacher with high-quality learning activities

· Support pupils with SEND, EAL or additional needs

· Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

· Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment

Requirements

· Previous experience working in a primary school

· A calm, patient and nurturing approach

· Strong communication and teamwork skills

· A commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

· Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff

What We Offer

Your wellbeing matters to us. Staff benefits include:

· Breakfast Provided on a Friday

· Free school lunch

· Toiletries provided in staff bathrooms

· Free staff uniforms

· A friendly, collaborative school culture

· Ongoing training and professional development

· Supportive leadership and a welcoming environment

Safeguarding Statement

Engaines Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow the safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

Information about the School

Our school thrives by fostering relationships between staff, parents, governors, children and the wider community.

Every member of our school community is committed to creating the best possible learning environment for your child. Whilst we strive for high academic standards we are also committed to developing the creative, physical, emotional and social aspects in our children.

We look forward to meeting and working with you.

Information about the School

Engaines is a beautiful village school with an ethos to match. Every child can Believe, Achieve and Succeed. We want our children to demonstrate our CHERISH values in all that they do. This will prepare them for their future lives in the wider world.

Confident Happy Empathetic Resilient Inquisitive Supportive Honest

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.