Job Introduction
Together We Achieve
Are you passionate about helping children achieve their very best? Do you have the enthusiasm, patience and commitment to make a real difference to children's learning and development?
Knights Enham Schools are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our friendly and supportive team at Knights Enham Junior School.
The successful candidate will predominantly work within Year 3 and Year 4, supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 2. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, building positive relationships and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
The position is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year, to provide additional classroom support during a period of staff absence. There is, however, the potential for this role to become permanent from September 2027.
The role
Working alongside class teachers and other members of the support team, your responsibilities will include:
Providing support within the classroom to help pupils access learning and achieve their potential.
Supporting teachers and other adults in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
Leading small-group interventions to address gaps in learning and develop pupils' knowledge and understanding.
Providing targeted one-to-one support for pupils who require additional assistance.
Supporting pupils with additional needs, adapting approaches to meet individual learning requirements.
Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, confidence and resilience.
Helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Contributing to the wider life of the school and working collaboratively as part of a team.
The successful candidate will:
Have a genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
Be caring, patient, approachable and enthusiastic.
Have high expectations of themselves and the children they support.
Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Demonstrate initiative and flexibility, responding to the changing needs of the classroom.
Be confident supporting children individually and in small groups.
Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Previous experience working in a primary school or supporting children with additional needs would be advantageous, although we are equally interested in individuals who demonstrate the right attitude, commitment and enthusiasm.
Why join Knights Enham Schools?
At Knights Enham, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our vision is to provide inclusive and ambitious learning experiences where our school community feels safe and motivated to achieve their best.
We are proud of our nurturing ethos, strong relationships and commitment to developing both our pupils and staff.
You will join a supportive team where collaboration, respect, resilience, nurture and independence are at the heart of everything we do.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
