Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Worthing area
Contract Type: Permanent | 8.30-3.30 | Mon-Fri | Term time only
Salary: £81.75 – £85.02 a day
Start Date: November
About Us:
Masterclass Education are supporting a school who are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. They believe that every learner has the potential to succeed, and their dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants plays a key role in supporting students with diverse needs.
Job Overview:
They are seeking a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their dynamic team. As an LSA, you will work closely with students, teachers, and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to ensure that students with additional learning needs receive tailored support to fully engage in the curriculum and achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one or small group support: Assist students with learning difficulties, disabilities, or other specific educational needs in both academic and social settings.
- Adapt learning materials: Modify classroom resources to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring they can access the curriculum.
- Assist with classroom management: Work alongside the classroom teacher to promote a positive learning environment.
- Monitor student progress: Keep accurate records and track the progress of students receiving additional support.
- Encourage independence: Foster self-confidence and independence in students, helping them develop essential life skills.
- Support inclusion: Help to promote social inclusion and encourage students to interact with their peers.
- Work collaboratively: Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to supporting the student’s needs.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Essential:
- A DBS on the update service or are willing to obtain one.
- A genuine passion for helping students with additional needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Desirable:
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or equivalent.
- Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- A fantastic holiday scheme.
- Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support.
- MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments. (CPD recognised)
- Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short and long term contracts. Masterclass are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
