Learning Support Assistant with lunchtime duties- Term Time only

Job Introduction

Job/Person Summary

We are looking for a new member of staff to join our school team as a Learning Support Assistant.

We believe that the holistic understanding of an individual is one of the essential contributors within a child’s primary education. We want our children to have a memorable and transformational learning experience with us, to enable them to walk confidently into their next learning journey and flourish.

 We also believe that all children have the right to achieve our vision of being...

"LOVING, COURAGEOUS and TRUSTWORTHY, so they can be talented role models and make

A positive difference in God's world."

 We can offer you a supportive and inclusive staff team of friendly, dedicated professionals,

opportunities for professional development and a school full of amazing children who are a delight to work with!

 Job role and responsibilities – Key requirements

Essential Qualities:

• GCSE English and Maths A-C or equivalent
• Experience working with or volunteering with children of Primary age
• Able to apply effective behaviour management strategies with a level of skill that demonstrates a caring, non-judgemental approach whilst remain clear and firm with expectations
• An understanding of ways in which children learn and appropriate learning environments
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to keep accurate records of pupils’ progress and assessments
• Able to use initiative and prioritise, demonstrating a flexible approach
• A child-centred person willing to create, nurture and build trusting relationships, working alongside children, being a co-adventurer, communicating and facilitating learning.
• Strong communication skills
• Able to help children validate and manage their own feelings and those of others, appropriately.
• A patient individual with a consistently calm and positive approach
• Resilient and hard working
• A team player

Desirable Qualities:

• Previous experience of working as an LSA
• Recent training or experience in the delivery of specific structured interventions
• Experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• Experience of delivering support programmes from the schools therapy services (eg. Speech and Language or Occupational Therapy)
• Experience in the use of Makaton, PECS or other communication supports
• Child care qualification or a degree
• Interest in running lunch time provision to support our children in specific areas of development

Application Procedure

If you think your skill set fits all or most of the above then please download the application form via the link in the advert, or from our website.

The LSA role equates to approximately 30 hours per week as a Learning Support Assistant  plus 2.5 hours as lunchtime support.

This is a  fixed term contract until 31st March 2026.

The salary can be negotiated based on experience at the point of appointment.

Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other

relevant employment checks.

If you would like more details regarding the position please call 01264 369523 or email recruitment@pilgrimscross.co.uk.

All Applications please send to recruitment@pilgrimscross.co.uk

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.