Learning Support Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NZ |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | f5797644-c9c6-486e-902d-fc4c9af11744 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
St Jude’s is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team, in a warm, friendly and inclusive school.
You will be committed to the care of our children. Do you have a passion for helping individuals thrive? Are you keen to make a positive difference to the lives of young people? Are you looking for a new post? Whether you have some classroom experience supporting individuals or in groups and are looking for something new, we want to hear from you.
A knowledge of the primary day and some interventions would be helpful as would an interest in specific learning needs of children. Whilst desirable, these are not essential as we are willing to train the right candidates for the role. The successful candidate must be flexible, able to manage their time and workload, be highly professional and have a track record of excellent attendance and appropriate literacy skills. You will need to have grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English and a high standard of both written and spoken literacy.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer excellent line management, an experienced team of class based and one-to-one LSA’s ready to share their knowledge, skills and expertise, plus wonderful children with a real enthusiasm for learning.
Vivup's employee benefits platform supports staff throughout life's changes, providing tools and solutions to support mental, financial, and physical wellbeing.
Further details about the role
JOB PURPOSE
To enable pupils’ access to learning by assisting pupils (one to one and in small groups) across a wide range of in class activities and supported learning interventions. To promote the development of the physical and mental well-being of pupils as directed by a teacher. Contribute to the effective organisation of the school with administrative and clerical support.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate must be flexible, able to manage their time and workload, be highly professional and have a track record of excellent attendance and appropriate literacy skills.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
To actively promote the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place
To maintain awareness of and commitment to the School’s Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policies in relation to both employment and service delivery
To fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc, the School’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work
At the discretion of the Head Teacher, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above
To participate in Continuing Professional Development schemes and Performance Management and contribute to the identification of own needs
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
St Jude’s is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team, in a warm, friendly and inclusive school.
You will be committed to the care of our children. Do you have a passion for helping individuals thrive? Are you keen to make a positive difference to the lives of young people? Are you looking for a new post? Whether you have some classroom experience supporting individuals or in groups and are looking for something new, we want to hear from you.
A knowledge of the primary day and some interventions would be helpful as would an interest in specific learning needs of children. Whilst desirable, these are not essential as we are willing to train the right candidates for the role. The successful candidate must be flexible, able to manage their time and workload, be highly professional and have a track record of excellent attendance and appropriate literacy skills. You will need to have grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English and a high standard of both written and spoken literacy.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer excellent line management, an experienced team of class based and one-to-one LSA’s ready to share their knowledge, skills and expertise, plus wonderful children with a real enthusiasm for learning.
Vivup's employee benefits platform supports staff throughout life's changes, providing tools and solutions to support mental, financial, and physical wellbeing.
Further details about the role
JOB PURPOSE
To enable pupils’ access to learning by assisting pupils (one to one and in small groups) across a wide range of in class activities and supported learning interventions. To promote the development of the physical and mental well-being of pupils as directed by a teacher. Contribute to the effective organisation of the school with administrative and clerical support.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate must be flexible, able to manage their time and workload, be highly professional and have a track record of excellent attendance and appropriate literacy skills.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
To actively promote the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place
To maintain awareness of and commitment to the School’s Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policies in relation to both employment and service delivery
To fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc, the School’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work
At the discretion of the Head Teacher, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above
To participate in Continuing Professional Development schemes and Performance Management and contribute to the identification of own needs
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.