Job: Learning Support Assistant
Employer: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London
Actual Annual Salary: £23,202 - £24,897
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays 8am to 4pm, term time only (42-week contract)
Aston Education is looking for a dynamic Learning Support Assistant (LSA)to join this Ofsted Good 11-18 mainstream secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London.
Benefits:
Excellent modern facilities
An extensive support network
Local Government Pension Scheme
Free parking
Excellent professional development programme
Lifestyle and discount savings
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Headspace app
Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
Season ticket loans
Job responsibilities include:
You will play a vital role in helping young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum, develop independence, and reach their full potential-both academically and socially.
You'll support students with a wide range of SEND, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
As an LSA, you will work closely with teaching staff, the SENDCo, and other professionals to support students' learning and emotional wellbeing.
You will provide group, in classroom, or one-to-one support for students who have additional needs, supporting students with social communication, emotional regulation and behaviour.
You have:
GCSE English and Maths, grade C or above
Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
Experience of working with young people
Experience supporting students with a range of SEND (e.g. autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH)
This is a vibrant school and it's part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.
Closing date: As soon as possible
Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this LSA job.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check