Send Lsa

About the role

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our primary team. This is a superb opportunity to support children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) and to work closely with classroom teachers.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for pupil progress and attainment, tracking against individual targets and providing supportive intervention activities.
• Analyse pupil performance and alter provision in line with the resulting data.
• Support pupils' learning, setting high expectations and recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Organise and manage the learning environment, plan challenging objectives and evaluate lessons/work plans.
• Deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence.
• Administer routine tests, mark and invigilate exams, and provide objective feedback on pupil achievement.

Person Specification

• Education & Qualifications
• A -C grade in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent.
• TA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children of relevant age is advantageous.
• Excellent degree (minimum 2.1).
• Knowledge & Experience
• Experience of working with children with SEND.
• Knowledge of working with children with ASD/ADHD/attachment difficulties.
• Understanding of challenging behaviour communication and ways to support this through positive relationships, structures, routines and boundaries.
• Use ICT effectively to record student progress/behaviour on the school's information system.
• Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Constantly improve own practice/knowledge through self evaluation and learning from others.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to speak and teach German or French at Primary level is desirable.
• Personal qualities
• Clear commitment and understanding of the Trust ethos, vision and values.
• Belief in equality and opportunity for all, ensuring all staff feel included and listened to.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

London Living Wage

We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We share a commitment to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, and we expect all staff to uphold this commitment in their work.

Recruitment Process

Closing date: Friday 9th January at 9am. Interviews will be held as and when applications are received. Start date: Monday 2nd February 2026.

• A written task
• A presentation
• A panel interview

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must be able to produce original and up to date evidence of their right to work in the UK.