Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Greys Education Centre, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7AB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,072.00 - £20,389.00 Annually (Actual) Salary will be adjusted if the contract is for less than 32.5hours per week

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) job summary

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support pupils with all learning opportunities as directed by the class teacher.

Under direct or indirect supervision, deliver prepared work to small groups of pupils or provide

one-to-one support to a pupil.

Ensure supervision of pupils at all times, including play/break times, transport etc.

Access relevant training in addition to induction, to develop skills for use in the classroom.

Undertake whole school duties as directed by class teachers or SLT.

Work with both individual pupils and groups of pupils to support learning and promote access

to learning activities.

Implement behaviour support plans with pupils, as directed.

Implement communication programmes with pupils, as directed.

Support the personal and social aspects of teaching, for example, working with pupils on

eating programmes and toilet training.

Administer medication as required (training provided).

Contribute toward the physical education of pupils, for example, swimming and PE.

Assist in aspects of recording pupil progress as directed by the class teacher and in

line with school policy.

Assist in creating educational resources including classroom and whole school displays.

Accompany pupils on educational visits and journeys including sports events and community

access.

Attend regular after school staff meetings as directed by SLT.

Respect confidentiality of information on all pupils and their families.

Any other duties of similar nature or level as required.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Greys Education Centre

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• Size: 57 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greys-education-centre

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