Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term – 2 Years)

Job Description

Role Overview

Ark All Saints Academy is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) on a two-year fixed-term contract. The LSA will provide support for the education and personal care of students with additional needs, enabling them to access the school curriculum and participate fully in school life.

You will work closely with teachers, SENCo, Heads of Department, and other professionals to ensure individual students’ needs are met. You will also support the delivery of specialist care, following guidance from medical professionals where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students, including those with physical, learning, and behavioral difficulties.

Assist in the development and delivery of SEN provision across the school.

Work with teachers to assess the needs of individual students and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Support students with SEN, English as a second language, speech or language impairments, visual impairments, or behaviors affecting learning.

Plan and facilitate small group and one-to-one teaching.

Observe, record, and report on student progress and performance.

Assist in creating educational materials and resources for curriculum delivery.

Support medical care and intimate care needs as required by students’ care plans.

About Ark All Saints Academy

Ark All Saints Academy is a four-form entry Church of England school in Camberwell, London, welcoming students aged 11–16 of all faiths and backgrounds. The academy emphasizes respect, collaboration, and strong values: Integrity, Responsibility, Confidence, and Success.

The school is committed to

Treating each pupil as an individual and working with parents to nurture talents.

Supporting students to succeed academically and socially.

Creating a safe, supportive, and disciplined environment guided by safeguarding and behaviour policies.

Providing high-quality staff development, including extra training days, network-wide Hub Days, online learning, and mentoring programmes.

Curriculum and Ofsted

The curriculum is carefully designed to prepare students for university and future careers.

Pupils with SEND receive strong support to access learning.

High expectations of behaviour are maintained, with strategies in place to support students in meeting them.

The 2023 Ofsted inspection rated Ark All Saints as a good school, highlighting the well-planned curriculum and strong subject knowledge of teachers.

Application Notes

Applicants are responsible for verifying all information and eligibility to work in the UK. The school follows Tes’ Fair Recruitment Policy.