Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a motivated individual to join us as a Learning Support Assistant. In this deeply rewarding role, you will work alongside an exceptional team to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and academic progress for SEND, EAL, and disadvantaged students. If you live by the values of Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity, and Heartfelt Compassion, this is your opportunity to help unleash potential and build a truly great learning community. The successful candidate will have: An understanding of specific learning needs and styles to differentiate support to pupils The ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, and provide support to students in using these tools. The ability to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking A desire to help all pupils succeed Compassion towards the needs of the pupils. The ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with children and adults The ability to work with a range of colleagues The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos of empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence. In return we can offer you: Welcoming and friendly colleagues A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including our purpose-built wellbeing centre, a farm, an art gallery and our own railway High quality CPD (Continuous Professional Development) Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more. Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route For further information about this role, please email secondaryrecruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com Visits to the school are welcomed. The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as ' Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The school boasts a Progress 8 score of +0.39, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression. At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is ' To build great learning communities where children flourish '. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core