Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE22 8RB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a24af051-22d9-428e-ba9b-f71d806db56b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
▪ Experience in working in the role of an LSA (Desirable)
▪ A minimum of one year experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in aneducation setting.
▪ Understanding of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results andbehaviour
▪ Strong, fluent use of English language that is clear and easy to understand for pupils with communicationdifficulties.
▪ Previous experience working with individuals with SEND, preferably in an educational setting.
▪ Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, associated learning difficulties, and appropriate teaching strategies
(Desirable)
▪ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
▪ An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to maintain a safe and secure environment forstudents.
▪ Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through excellent interpersonal skills.
▪ Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a high sense of perspective
What the school offers its staff
• Competitive Salaries
• Pension Scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Access to high quality CPD including National Professional Qualification
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Season Ticket Loans
Commitment to safeguarding
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
▪ Experience in working in the role of an LSA (Desirable)
▪ A minimum of one year experience of working with children (either paid or unpaid capacity) preferably in aneducation setting.
▪ Understanding of strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results andbehaviour
▪ Strong, fluent use of English language that is clear and easy to understand for pupils with communicationdifficulties.
▪ Previous experience working with individuals with SEND, preferably in an educational setting.
▪ Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, associated learning difficulties, and appropriate teaching strategies
(Desirable)
▪ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
▪ An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to maintain a safe and secure environment forstudents.
▪ Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through excellent interpersonal skills.
▪ Ability to work under pressure, maintaining a high sense of perspective
What the school offers its staff
• Competitive Salaries
• Pension Scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Access to high quality CPD including National Professional Qualification
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Season Ticket Loans
Commitment to safeguarding
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.