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Learning Support Assistant - Hurst Park Primary Academy
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join the team at Hurst Park Primary Academy. This is a fixed term, part-time position from January 2026 to July 2026, specifically working 15 hours per week in our Nursery setting.
The successful candidate will provide one-to-one support to a specific child with additional needs, helping them to access the curriculum, develop independence, and thrive within the school environment. You will be assisting in the delivery of the provision, needs (special educational), care and supervision of pupils.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the class teacher, your duties will include:
1. Providing support to the child with their welfare, including dressing and toileting where necessary
2. Carrying out the child's health care plan (education, social, behaviour and personal).
3. Promoting independence in a safe, secure, challenging environment
4. Working within the school behaviour policy to manage behaviour constructively.
5. Supporting the pupil's development and rewarding achievement.
6. Working with small groups of pupils and leading intervention groups.
7. Assisting with the planning and preparation of all class activities.
What We Are Looking For:
We are looking for someone who meets the following desirable criteria:
8. Experience of supporting young children in the Foundation Stage (Nursery).
9. Experience of supporting the teacher with a variety of activities in the class.
10. Knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice.
11. Familiarity with and ability to put into practice safeguarding policies and procedures.
12. Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a variety of adults and children.
13. Has a concern and understanding for children, and the ability to establish good relationships.
14. It is desirable that applicants hold a Level 3 diploma or equivalent in a relevant qualification.
Other Information
15. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
16. For this role the Trust would / would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa.
17. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
18. Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
19. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.
20. Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that We are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.
21. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For more information, please refer to our applicant guide.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team as soon as possible.
Apply early, as this vacancy may close before the stated deadline if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Safeguarding Statement
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in our Applicant guide.