Lsa

The start date for this position is to be agreed, this can either be an immediate start or 1st September 2026. The closing date for applications is Monday 29th June 2026 (midday) and interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th July. However please apply as soon as possible as we may interview prior to the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

• Recruitment Pack
  
  We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team of staff who are committed to supporting our pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities. The successful candidate will need to have GCSE qualification grade C/level 5 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths, and the ability to deal with challenging behaviour and to motivate and encourage students. Ideally, they will also have experience in supporting autistic children.
  
  The pay band for the role is Scale 3 (point 6 to 7), which is £25,989 to £26,403 FTE.
The hours of work will be 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.55 am to 3.30 pm, with a team meeting finishing at 4.00 pm on Mondays). This role is term time, plus five staff training days (39 weeks in total). The actual salary for the role is £16,860.96 to £17,129.55 (under 5 years' service) or £17,087.28 to £17,359.48 (over 5 years' service). The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.