Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | c176677e-9f8e-4dc1-b870-ca8de03b9098 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar setting who is capable of giving their knowledge and experience to the children in our school.
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
• Have experience in a similar setting
• Have consistently high expectations
• Support Children by following programmes devised by the school and modify planning to suit the needs of the child/children
• Liaise with class teacher and keep detailed records of the child's progress towards targets
• Use their own initiative to support the child in making the best possible progress
• Be highly positive and supportive
• Remain calm and flexible, be caring and patient
• Have a proactive approach to CPD and further professional development
• Have a good standard of English and Mathematics (minimum GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• Innovative CPD which is of the highest quality
• Employee Assistance Helpline for employees and their families
• Lion Academy Perks at Work with discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema tickets
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.
We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar setting who is capable of giving their knowledge and experience to the children in our school.
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
• Have experience in a similar setting
• Have consistently high expectations
• Support Children by following programmes devised by the school and modify planning to suit the needs of the child/children
• Liaise with class teacher and keep detailed records of the child's progress towards targets
• Use their own initiative to support the child in making the best possible progress
• Be highly positive and supportive
• Remain calm and flexible, be caring and patient
• Have a proactive approach to CPD and further professional development
• Have a good standard of English and Mathematics (minimum GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• Innovative CPD which is of the highest quality
• Employee Assistance Helpline for employees and their families
• Lion Academy Perks at Work with discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema tickets
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.