Learning Support Assistants

Job description

Job Description
Post Held: Teaching Assistant / LSA
Responsible to: Assistant Head Teacher (AHT) or Special Educational Needs Co- ordinator (SENDCo)
Liaises with: Class teacher and AHT
Main purpose of job:
To undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
To work under the instruction/guidance of senior/teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching and to help raise standards of achievement for all pupils.
Work may be carried out in the classrooms or outside the main teaching area.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support for pupils

• To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupils to be supported;
• To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities;
• Taking into account the learning support involved, to aid the pupils to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:

clarifying and explaining instructions;
ensuring the child is able to use equipment and materials provided;
assisting in weaker areas, e.g. Language, behaviour, social skills, reading, spelling, handwriting and presentation;
helping children to concentrate on and finish work set;
meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence;
assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes;
developing appropriate resources to support the children; </...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Romford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English