Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Langley Park Primary School, Beckenham, BR3 3FG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,617.00 - £29,856.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata Actual Salary £21,589 per annum

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) job summary

To work 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Permanent.

Job overview

The main responsibility of the role will be to assist a pupil with complex needs on a one-to-one basis, the role holder will be the main staff support, enabling the pupil to build confidence and reach their full potential through implementing Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) targets. The role holder will use their experience and expertise to develop the social and emotional welfare of the child as well as providing practical support in day to day tasks including eating, dressing, toileting and hygiene.

The role of an LSA also includes working under guidance of teaching staff: implement work programmes to individuals/groups this could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas; assist in whole planning cycle and management/preparation of resources; provide cover for whole classes for short periods under an agreed system of supervision.

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience and expertise in providing support to a child/children with complex needs.

Show initiative, provide intervention, promote independent learning, and work successfully as part of a team.

Have knowledge of the KS1 / KS2 curriculum.

Have high expectations of all children for learning and behaviour.

Be able to manage time effectively and balance different priorities.

We can offer:

A working environment that places a high level of importance on the mental health and wellbeing of the whole school community.

A commitment to a wide range of professional development.

A supportive community of colleagues within the trust.

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Two-week October half term.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff.

We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupils learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints, and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

Impact Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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 Langley Park Primary School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 399 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Langley Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/langley-park-primary-school

Good 2 form entry primary school in Beckenham

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