Learning Support Assistant

Ready to inspire SEND at The Bridge? Join Lister now Contract: 36 hours per week / 39 weeks term-time only plus 5 INSET days. Salary: NJC Scale 3 - Actual Term-time salary £25,500.14 to £25,863.98. Reporting to: Assistant Headteacher-SENDCO. Closing Date: 31st May 2026. Interviews: To be confirmed (following the closing date). Location: Lister Community School, St Mary's Road, London, E13 9AE About this role: As a Learning Support Assistant at Lister Community School, you will play a pivotal role in our inclusive community by partnering with teachers to maximise learning opportunities for every student. Working at the heart of The Bridge, you will provide essential support to students with special educational needs, breaking down barriers to learning through tailored 1:1 interventions and small-group work. You will be responsible for implementing creative strategies that foster both academic progress and emotional resilience, ensuring that our students feel empowered to realise their full potential within a supportive and ambitious environment. Work with students: Working with students and staff as directed by the Assistant Headteacher to undertake whole-school duties, such as acting as a Co-Tutor for a tutor group and performing playground and corridor supervision. Academic support for students: Understanding students’ specific needs and implementing a range of appropriate strategies that will ensure they make at least expected progress. Enabling students to achieve attainable targets in lessons and in homework. Liaising with subject teachers to assist in preparing work and resources for Schemes of Learning that meet the needs of target students. Working on skills such as literacy, numeracy, study skills, etc. to ensure that they make the best possible progress. Social support for students: Developing positive relationships with the students. Promoting the student’s self esteem. Encouraging students to develop other interests inside and outside of school. Supporting students during school social times. Support teachers: Maintaining appropriate written records of supported lessons. Developing subject-specific targets for supported lessons. Liaising regularly with the Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo) and the Deputy SENDCo. Contributing to planning, reviews and department meetings. Support the school: Monitoring the use and return of any allocated school resources. Liaising with outside agencies where appropriate under guidance from the Head of Learning Support. Liaising with other staff. Attending Department/Faculty meetings. Being aware of, and complying with, school procedures. To be one of the school’s first-aiders, training will be given. Maintain health, safety & discipline: Promoting the safety and well-being of pupils. Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils. Professional Development: Participating in arrangements for the appraisal and review of their own performance and,