Learning Support Assistant Level 1 (LSA1)
Elson Junior School, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EXThis job expired on 21 April 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday 8:35am-3:20pm (including unpaid breaks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 24027
Actual salary
- 16977
Pay scale
- Grade B
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job/Person Summary:
Do you love working with children? Are you calm, kind and adaptable? If the answer is yes, then why not apply for an LSA1 role in our fantastic school?
We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly, caring and professional Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking, committed team.
As well as working within the classroom, the successful candidate will also provide targeted support for our children who have additional needs.
The successful candidate will:
- ideally have experience of working with children with SEND in a learning environment.
- have 5 GCSEs to grade C including English and Maths or equivalent as a minimum.
- have high expectations for children's progress and attainment.
- understand the need to promote independence.
- be able to work as part of a team with a positive, 'can do' attitude.
- have excellent communication skills, relating well to children, colleagues and parents.
- contribute to creating a high quality, engaging learning environment, under direction and with the support of the class teachers.
- have a calm, positive and kind approach.
- be able to work independently and with initiative.
- be resilient, adaptable, organised and resourceful.
- have an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- the opportunity to be part of a genuinely caring, friendly team of staff.
- training opportunities.
- fantastic children.
Interviews for the post will take place on 24th April 2025 If you have not heard from us by then, you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Elson Junior School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 313 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elson Junior School website
- Email address
- adminoffice@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02392583754
Our vision is driven by the core values of integrity, aspiration, compassion, creativity and adaptability which underpin everything we do. We aim to nurture happy, successful and confident children who feel valued and are prepared to contribute positively to both our school and the wider community.
At Elson Junior School we:
• Uphold high standards of learning and behaviour.
• Foster positive self-esteem and mutual respect.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Build strong home-school partnerships to support each child’s growth and happiness.
• Show care for our environment and proudly represent our school.
Curriculum
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. Our engaging and dynamic approach blends exciting topics with creative opportunities, ensuring every pupil is inspired to achieve their best. While we cover the full breadth of the National Curriculum, we place a strong emphasis on mastery in mathematics and writing. Reading is at the heart of our learning philosophy and is integrated across all foundation subjects.
Extra-curricular provision, care, guidance and support
Our wide range of extra-curricular activities offers pupils enriching experiences that go beyond the classroom, enhancing personal growth, confidence and vital social skills. For example, the School Council, Eco-Council and Elson Adventurers club foster leadership, empathy and a strong sense of belonging. In addition, our Young Carers, Elson Heroes and bereavement groups are designed to provide vital pastoral support when children are most in need.
Our development journey
In the last five years, the school has seen significant improvement across all areas. With a focus on quality first teaching, continued professional development and curriculum development, the school has established itself as a welcoming and ambitious learning environment where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve.
The school remains committed to continuous improvement, driven by a forward-thinking approach and a commitment for educational excellence. Our goal is to improve outcomes for all pupils, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, by:
• Delivering consistently high-quality teaching in all subjects to enable all pupils to make excellent progress and secure age-related expectations.
• Ensuring rigour and challenge across the curriculum.
• Using ongoing assessments and summative data to plan learning that supports all pupils and builds on their prior knowledge.
• Implementing processes to support improvement from the analysis of pupils’ attendance, wellbeing and behaviour data.
The facilities offered by our spacious building and extensive grounds are excellent, support learning well and provide for up to 360 children in 12 classes.
The computing suite, music and drama room, library and food technology kitchen provide additional indoor learning areas that develop and enrich delivery of the school’s curriculum.
Children’s learning is greatly enhanced by regular use of our extensive outdoor facilities. The outdoor classroom, pond and woodland are used to extend children’s learning beyond the classroom and to develop the children’s understanding of the environment.
Arranging a visit to Elson Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk.
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