Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping children achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a dynamic and high-performing team? If so, we want to hear from you!

At Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is committed to making a difference in the lives of our pupils ensuring that they can be the best that they can be.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils in reaching their academic and personal goals.
Use your initiative to support teachers to promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Foster strong relationships with pupils,teaching staff, parents, and the wider community.
We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for education and child development.
Is ambitious and driven to achieve excellence.
Can work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.
Is innovative and willing to bring fresh ideas to the role of LSA
What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
A chance to be part of a dedicated team making a real impact.

Opportunities to learn a range of skills needed to support children with SEND, including speech and language.

Information about the School

Our school is located in the heart of Corringham. Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy is a GOOD school with a Proud History - first serving the community of Corringham in 1870. Many of our current pupil's parents and families have been part of the school and we even have teachers who were also our pupils.

Our aim is for every child to be the "Best That They Can Be!" Through an inspiring, creative, ambitious and inclusive curriculum we achieve high standards for all our children. We have two classes in each year group. The children are supported in their learning and social and emotional development by a highly qualified and committed team of professionals.

We have a specialised provision for children with Speech and Language difficulties. These children receive specialised Speech Therapy, Speech and Language Teaching and are also supported in their mainstream class. We also have an inclusion Hub catering for the full of range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health and Well-Being needs of our pupils. Our school is an exciting place to learn and our pupils work hard and behave well. We are proud of our focus on a child-centred curriculum where children are encouraged to achieve their fullest potential in a safe, secure and inspiring learning environment.

We are also proud to have recently joined the Mossbourne Federation. Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.

We consist of seven academies:

Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHA) primary, Thurrock Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney