Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and inclusive Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and collaborative team.

Please note this vacancy will close at midday on 01/06/2026

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a

patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development?

You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small

groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching

strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference.

It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring

every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is

looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

We are looking for someone who is

* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children

* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

* Consistent in a calm and fair approach

* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

* Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you

* Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career

* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team

* A comprehensive induction programme

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life

balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons

* Cycle to work scheme

* Free eye tests

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to

financial help

About Seymour Primary School

At Seymour Primary School there is one driver for all we do here: The Children. We put the children first in all our decisions and

actions. Every child has the right to achieve more than they or their parents imagined. Every child has the right to start each

day as new. Seymour Primary is a school that puts learning at the centre of all we do. To find out more visit our website Click

Here [https://www.seymour-tkat.org/] .

To discover what makes Seymour Primary School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01293

533198 or email office@seymour-tkat.org [office@seymour-tkat.org]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and

Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of

outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work

together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We

place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring

a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and

barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to

individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all

suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.