ABOUT YOU:

You are enthusiastic about working with young people and passionate about helping them achieve their full academic potential. You bring a sense of determination, high standards, and a commitment to inclusive education.

You will have:

• A good general education to GCSE Level 2 (or equivalent), including English and Maths
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A strong commitment to supporting students with SEN

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers seeking first-hand experience in a secondary school setting. Equally, it is well suited to those with prior experience looking to build on and refine their skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Safeguarding information: The Elms Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants
UNITED LEARNING is a subsidiary charity of the not-for-profit charity, the United Church Schools (UCS) and shares with it the objective of managing schools which offer students a high-quality education base

At The Elms Academy, we deeply value the role of the Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in ensuring the academic and pastoral success of our students with special educational needs. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are eager to contribute to this vision and support the development of every learner.
As an LSA, you will work closely with classroom teachers to support student progress both in lessons and through 1:1 interventions. You will also take on the important role of keyworker for students with an EHCP, overseeing their progress and maintaining their Individual Education Plans (IEPs). You will be directly accountable to, and fully supported by, the SENCo.
LSAs at The Elms Academy actively co-plan with teaching staff, creating high-quality resources to enhance classroom learning. In addition, they deliver tailored support through 1:1 and small group interventions, particularly focusing on literacy and numeracy development.
Our LSAs benefit from a strong culture of professional development, including access to regular whole-school training and specialist guidance from our Speech and Language Therapist, the Borough EAL Coordinator, and our Educational Psychologist.