Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Location: Norwich

Salary: Points 4-6 of the Support Staff Scale, FTE £24,404 – £25,183 per annum, Pro rata £21,819 - £22,917 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term-time plus two weeks

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The Academy is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools. 

The Role

They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA).

LSAs provide an efficient and high quality support to all students within the department, under the supervision and direction of the class teacher, in consultation with the SENDCO as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and uses knowledge and skills e.g. literacy, numeracy or science to contribute to student learning.
• Monitor, evaluate and records students’ progress and reports this as directed.
• Use information and communication technology to support students learning.
• Works with small groups or individual students to enable learning.
• Provides support to the teacher by accompanying students on off-site activities.
• Discusses with the teacher and contributes to curriculum and classroom planning – informally and at meetings.
• Works as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of students enhances their learning opportunities and life skills.
• Assist in the educational and social development of all students.
• Have full relevant knowledge of students medical and physical needs and able to refer to the relevant person should a problem arise.
• Assist students in developing their resilience and independence in the classroom.

Skills and Qualifications

The professional competencies expected of an LSA are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of an LSA are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://ce0200li.webitrent.com/ce0200li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=7050925qU3&WVID=58214202FG

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