LSA Position

Learning Support Assistant VacancyStart date: As soon as possibleActual Salary: £20,500 - £23,500, based on term time only (37.6 weeks) and 36 hours per weekLGPS pension scheme, onsite nursery, onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and excellentstaff wellbeingThe Governing Body at Richard Challoner School are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistantto join our dynamic and successful Learning Support department. We are proud to support over 70students with Education, Health and Care Plans, one of the highest proportions of students withspecial needs in any mainstream school in the country.Main Role:To provide support to, and implement delivery of, small-group teaching/1:1 work/in-class support tostudents with special educational needs and disabilities across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Full details ofthe role can be found in the attached job description, but include :● To work closely with learning support staff/teaching staff to assist in the inclusion andteaching of a single student, or small group of students, with special educational needs● To work closely with colleagues to contribute to the planning and delivery of pupil activities.● To develop subject specific resources to support learning both in and outside of theclassroom.● To mentor and guide students with SEND, tracking and recording their progress across theyearA sense of humour, bundles of patience and flexibility are essential along with the ability to work wellwithin a team of LS staff.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with your own initiative are also essential.Professional Development & Collaboration:Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other LS staff within the department. Engage incontinuous professional development and promote a culture of excellence and efficiency across theschool.Why Join Us?● Be part of a dynamic, inclusive and supportive team● Play a key role in developing pupil’s educational outcomes and supporting their development forfuture pathways● Have access to continued professional development● Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement (enjoy a 7 week summer holiday plus anextended October half term)● A chance to work in a friendly, high-performing school committed to excellence in botheducation and operationsRichard Challoner is a hugely successful secondary school; students’ behaviour is impeccable, theytreat each other and staff with real respect, have a genuine enjoyment of school and enjoy theirlearning. The staff refer to themselves as the Challoner Family, and all staff are welcomed,developed and supported in whatever role they have within the school environment.Please click this link to apply: hereAny queries can be directed to our HR office – hr-admin@richardchalloner.comClosing date for applications: Sunday 20th September 2026