Bespoke Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Bespoke Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

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

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Bespoke Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated support for a pupil with complex needs. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced practitioner who can deliver consistent, personalised support and work closely with the SEND team, external professionals and the pupil's family.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide personalised support for a child with complex needs throughout the school day.

· Implement strategies from external agencies (e.g. SALT, OT, EP) under guidance from the SENDCo.

· Support communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs.

· Contribute to EHCP targets, evidence gathering and reviews.

· Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENDCo and wider pastoral team.

· Promote inclusion, independence and pupil wellbeing at all times.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

· Previous experience supporting pupils with complex or high-level SEND.

· Knowledge of strategies for communication, sensory processing and emotional regulation.

· A calm, nurturing and adaptable approach.

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

· A commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

· Reliability and resilience to work in a bespoke, high-needs role.

What We Offer

We value and support our staff. Benefits include:

· Breakfast Provided on a Friday

· Free staff lunch

· Toiletries provided in staff bathrooms

· Free staff uniforms

· Ongoing professional development and SEND training

· A supportive, collaborative school culture

· Strong SEND leadership and pastoral support

Safeguarding Statement

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged - please contact the school on 01255 860210.

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