SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Level 1

SEND Learning Support Assistant Level 1

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking school that places significant value on professional learning and career development. We are seeking a positive, proactive and confident person to join our busy special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) team.

The role: You will provide high quality support across the College. You will develop close supportive relationships with SEND students within the Inclusion Provision who are highly anxious and SEMH needs. You will support students in our Inclusion Provisions and in mainstream lessons with EHCP’s and on the SEND register through small group support, classroom support and students that require support in transitioning to whole class teaching in the mainstream school if appropriate.

Applicants should be organised, self-confident and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills along with the ability to multitask.

The successful candidate would ideally have experience working with children, be an excellent communicator with strong safeguarding knowledge who will maintain confidentiality at all times whilst working to achieve the best possible outcomes and wellbeing for our students.

About us: Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll (200 students Post 16).  We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019, and we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey.  In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools. 

Why join us:

We offer:

• A competitive salary;

• Healthcare scheme for staff members and their families;

• Automatic progression through pay points;

• Extensive Continuous Professional Development;

• Career progression opportunities

• Competitive pension;

• Generous paid holiday entitlement

• Free parking;

• A staff wellbeing day during term time;

• Cycle to Work Scheme;

• Discounts on holidays and retailers;

• Long service awards and social events

With our Trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in future.

We would like the successful applicant to start as soon as possible.

To apply for this role please follow:  https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2026-KC-64719

Closing date for applications is at 9.00am Monday, 4th May 2026. Provisional interview date Friday, 8th May 2026. If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. If you want more info about the role, please contact us at recruitment@orbismat.com or 01604 716106.

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance. The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.