Job Description

Senior LSA

GLC Academy: Lansdowne Primary Academy

Salary: GLC Point 17 £28,083.00 - P21 £30,943.00 [ Actual Pro Rata Salary £20,343 - £22,415]

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: 31.25 hours, Monday to Friday [Talk to us about flexible working]

Closing Date: 17th June 2026 at Midnight

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

Lansdowne Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated and proactive Senior Learning Support Assistantto work in partnership with our teaching staff. In this pivotal role, you will not only support individual pupils and small groups to access the national curriculum, but you will also act as a leader within our support team-coaching other LSAs and leading training to ensure the highest standards of care and education.

Key Responsibilities
Targeted Interventions:Plan, deliver, and assess targeted work for intervention groups, adjusting activities based on pupil responses.

Leadership & Mentoring:Coach, mentor, and support the work of other LSAs and classroom volunteers, including leading LSA training sessions as required.

Inclusion & SEN Support:Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs and EHCPs, ensuring pupils with special educational needs have full access to lessons through tailored resources and explanations.

Academic Support:Partner with teachers to deliver literacy, numeracy, and ICT activities that build pupil competence and independence.

Pupil Wellbeing:Promote positive behaviour management in line with school policies, attend to personal, social, and medical needs (including minor first aid), and supervise specified break-time activities.

Collaboration:Participate in planning, monitoring, and recording pupil progress, providing clear feedback to teachers, pupils, and parents/carers.
What We Are Looking For

Qualifications:NVQ Level 2 in Learning Support/Early Years, NNEB, or equivalent qualification/experience. Completion of the DCSF induction programme is highly desirable.

Experience:Successful, proven experience working with children in a school or early years environment, with a strong grasp of child development and the school curriculum.

Skills:Excellent literacy, numeracy, and basic ICT skills.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to write basic reports and build rapport with pupils, families, and staff.

Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Leadership Potential: The ability to guide, support, and mentor other adults in the classroom environment.

Core Values:A deep understanding of and commitment to Child Protection/Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, and Equal Opportunities.

Watch our video for an insight in to our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

£1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [LSA's applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of 12 months]

Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service

State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning

A paid 'My Day' each year

Excellent career development and training

2 week October half term break

A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching

Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff

Free Access to the Fitness Suite at the Gateway Academy

GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Kathryn.Luckin@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position, pleasevisit our website and complete an online applicaiton form:https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0243

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

- to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;

- to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Information about the School

Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7QB 01375 487200

Head of School: Dan George NOR 690