Learning Support Assistant: Primary

Do you have experience with or skills in working with SEND children? Or do you have a heart for children with needs that a mainstream curriculum cannot meet on its own?

Are you ready to make your mark in a career in education? Join us as Learning Support Assistant at Harris Academy Tottenham to inspire and engage our bright young minds.

Your opportunity

We are looking to appoint vibrant and motivated learning support assistants to join us in supporting the young people we serve at Harris Academy Tottenham. You will have experience in working with children with SEND and may have specialist SEND qualifications. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional looking to start or continue their career in a rewarding new role.

You may be engaged in:

• Supporting a SEN pupil on a 1:1 basis in the classroom
• Providing targeted support outside of the classroom
• Work on differentiated activities with groups of students
• Liaise with the SENCO/Inclusion manager to deliver SEN provision
• Developing social/emotional skills (depending on individual need)
• Working with teachers to monitor progress of pupils
• Accompanying pupils to relevant therapy sessions (depending on individual need)

As a learning support worker, you will assist with the implementation of a high-quality learning provision at all times, working in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals to ensure all students reach their full potential. You will be required to support the child to access learning in the classroom and at times provide 1:1 interventions.

Candidates will need to support the child across all areas of learning. You may also support the child during the playtimes and lunchbreaks

What we are looking for

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London and helping create exceptional places of learning. We are looking for:

• A successful Learning Support Assistant who is able to raise and sustain high standards;
• An innovative and creative practitioner with a drive and passion to ensure all students achieve;
• Enthusiasm for working with a range of students with differing needs and abilities;
• Initiative and a keenness to be involved in all aspects of the academy life;
• A Learning Support Assistant who is able to enthuse and inspire students;
• A proven track record of good working relationships and professionalism;
• Confidence in working independently with small groups of students.
• Open to and experienced in dealing with students with challenging learning difficulties and special educational needs.
• Encourage pupils to become independent learners;
• Provide support for their welfare and support the inclusion of our pupils in all aspects of academy life.

About Harris Academy Tottenham

Harris Academy Tottenham opened in September 2014. As an all-through school, it has begun with a Reception in its Primary phase and a Year 7 in its Secondary phase. These phases will grow by a year group each September until it reaches full capacity and it will also have a Sixth Form.

Our Academy is based on an ethos of excellence, encouraging students to fulfil our high expectations through a dedicated and committed approach. We combine the hallmarks of a traditional Secondary education with a progressive curriculum in our brand new facilities.

Academy Ethos

At Harris Academy Tottenham, we instil an ethos of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning, through our Academy values. These are:

• To ENDEAVOUR is to strive for your goals, through maintaining the highest expectations of ourselves.
• To ENJOY is to take delight and pleasure in the learning process; To gain a feeling of success through relentless passion and drive.
• To EXCEL is to achieve your full potential, through mastery of concepts and an ambition to be the best you can be.

At Harris Academy Tottenham, we are innovative, open and collaborative. We would like fellow innovators, passionate pedagogists and creative class leaders to join us during this exciting time. With a dedicated SLT team on hand for support and guidance, there are a multitude of CPD opportunities to thrive on. You can expect to be a part of a fantastic team of dedicated teachers and support staff as well as an attentive, supportive work culture.

Next Steps

Please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will only be considered if submitted online and before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our Benefits Package

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.

Find out more about Our Benefits 

Being a part of the Harris Federation

We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.

Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

Learn more About Harris and our Vision and Values 

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Read our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders 

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

Read our Diversity and Equality Notice