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Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Role Purpose

Responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

Supporting the learning of pupils: 

Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils 

Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning 

Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need Promote and support the development of pupils’ social and emotional needs 

Provide supervision of positive and enjoyable break and lunchtimes for pupils including organising and participating in games and activities 

Promotion and facilitation of extra curricular activities, after school clubs, targeted boosters and residential trips where appropriate 

Supporting teachers: 

To understand and follow teaching plans in order to support pupil development and to scaffold learning as appropriate 

To support with the preparation of learning materials as required 

To monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives 

To provide the Teacher with objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil progress, ensuring the availability of appropriate supporting evidence 

To be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the Teacher, contributing to reviews of records where appropriate 

Undertake the marking of pupil work in line with the school marking policy as required 

To administer and assess routine assessments and assist in the invigilation of SATs and tests as required 

To promote home school partnerships for all children including those with SEND via the schools approved communication channels 

To work within the schools behaviour policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting independence

Thank you for your interest in this role, we look forward to receiving your application. Candidates should be aware that the closing date for applications is on the 6th March 2026, however prompt applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications have been received.

For an application pack and to apply please follow the link below

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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.

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