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Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about making a difference to children's lives? Do you enjoy supporting children to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Kings Copse Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our friendly and supportive team. Working closely with teachers, the SENDCo and other LSAs you will provide support within the classroom helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and personally.

As part of this role, you will support children with a range of special educational needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), social communication needs, learning difficulties, medical needs and emotional needs. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside children within our specialist Vision Impairment Resource Provision, supporting visually impaired pupils to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them succeed.
Is patient, caring and positive in their approach.
Can support children's academic, social and emotional development.
Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with staff, parents and external professionals.
Is committed to inclusion and helping every child feel valued and supported.
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
May have some experience of working with children with VI

The role will involve:

Supporting individual pupils and small groups in class and through targeted interventions.
Delivering activities planned by teachers, the SENDCo and specialist staff.
Supporting children with EHCPs and other additional needs.
Preparing resources and adapting learning activities where required.
Keeping records of pupil progress and observations.
Contributing to reviews and meetings as appropriate.
Supporting children during playtimes and throughout the school day.
Undertaking relevant training and professional development opportunities.

Why join Kings Copse?

A welcoming and supportive staff team.
Enthusiastic and friendly children.
Opportunities for training and professional development, including specialist experience in supporting visually impaired pupils.
A strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
The opportunity to make a real difference every day.

If you are committed to helping children flourish and would like to be part of our dedicated team, we would love to receive your application.

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.