Learning Support Assistant
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Southwark
- £25,941 - £25,942 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25,942.00 Annually (Actual)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2026
Job overview
About this role
We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our Academy and support students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.
In this role, you will work closely with teaching staff to support high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom, through small-group work, and via 1:1 interventions. You will assist pupils in accessing the curriculum, support positive behaviour, and promote inclusive educational practices.
Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in the education and development of our pupils and are expected to demonstrate the same level of professionalism, commitment, and dedication as teaching staff. You will work under the guidance of the SENCO and contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
Administrative duties
Standards and Quality Assurance
Reporting
This role will report into the SENDCo / Deputy SENDCo
Staff Development
Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. 'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’
We actively encourage applicants from colleagues from under-represented groups.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
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About Haberdashers' Borough Academy
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy
- 94B Southwark Bridge Road
- London
- SE1 0EX
- United Kingdom
At Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South, we transform lives through education that builds knowledge, confidence and character, empowering children and young people to dream big, grow with self-belief, and create bright futures. As proud members of the Haberdashers' family, we bring together the strengths of state and independent education to open doors to life-changing opportunities and create life-long connections. We celebrate each other and foster a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed.
Borough Academy is a co-educational 11-18 school located in Borough, London on the former site of Southwark Fire Station.
Borough Academy is a part of the Haberdashers' Academies Trust South, which is a strong network of nine schools in south London and north Kent.
The Haberdashers’ reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence, and we are proud to continue this legacy by supporting every single student, and staff member, in reaching their full potential.
We are steadfast in our continuing commitment to the Trust’s statement of intent on Equality, Inclusion and Diversity and believe all of our young people deserve to receive an excellent education, equitable opportunities and a value added experience regardless of their background. We are proud of the diversity of our community and strive to ensure this is reflected in every aspect of school life.
We look forward to hearing from you if you are aligned with our values and have the drive, skills and enthusiasm to make a real impact at Borough Academy.
We would invite you to follow the links below to get a further insight into our school:
www.habsborough.org.uk/why-choose-borough
www.habsborough.org.uk/News/Black-History-Month-Learning-Celebrations
www.habsborough.org.uk/Borough-Arts-Festival
www.habsborough.org.uk/Equality-and-diversity/EDI_Statement_of_Intent.pdf
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