Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

We are looking to appoint a caring, resilient and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA)to join our supportive team. This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a child's school experience and development. It is a term-time position, 16 hours per week.

About the Role:

You will be part of a small, experienced team providing individualised supportfor pupils with specific learning, communication, and sensory needs. The role involves working collaboratively with teaching staff, SENDco, the wider staff team and external professionals to provide a consistent, nurturing environment tailored to the child's needs.

This role may involve physical tasks, such as supporting with mobility or assisting with daily routines. Full training and support will be provided. We are looking for someone who is able to remain calm under pressure and is committed to promoting the child's independence and wellbeing. The role also includes hours carrying out midday assistant (MDA) duties, ensuring a safe and supportive lunchtime experience.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience (or a strong interest) in supporting children with complex needs.
• Demonstrates patience, compassion, and emotional resilience.
• Works well as part of a team and is able to follow detailed support plans.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with both children and adults.
• Is organised, proactive, and adaptable to the changing needs of the day.

We can offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Ongoing training relevant to the role, including working with children with additional needs.
• A school community that values inclusion, understanding, and individualised learning.

If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential, and you're looking for a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding, we would love to hear from you.

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community • Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment • Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice • Personal and professional development for all members of staff • Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe: • That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be • That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute • In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment • In working together and sharing best practice • In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools • In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.