Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Dorking, independent SEN school
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £25,000 depending on experience
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)
Are you passionate about supporting pupils with autism, SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) needs, or communication challenges in a specialist setting? Join a school nestled within 40+ acres of picturesque woodland, designed to deliver a therapeutic and nurturing learning environment.
We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support pupils aged 7-14 (expanding later to 16), many holding EHCPs for autism, ADHD, or co‑occurring needs. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team where teachers and therapists collaborate closely to design individualised learning pathways.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils across the National Curriculum and an enhanced enriched curriculum that embeds therapy into daily learning-especially in personal development, life skills, outdoor education, arts and drama.
- Build trusting relationships and actively engage learners academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Assist during lessons, transitions, enrichment sessions, break/lunch times, and offsite trips.
- Deliver positive behaviour support aligned with individual plans and EHCP targets.
- Collect evidence of pupil progress and collaborate with teachers, SENCO and therapists.
- Contribute constructive feedback to help refine strategies and support plans.
- Monitor wellbeing, report concerns appropriately, and support self-regulation skills.
We Offer:
- A therapeutic, outdoors‑rich environment with access to 40 acres of woodland for learning and enrichment.
- A well‑resourced, pioneering school with a strong culture of collaboration-teachers, therapists, pastoral and family liaison staff working jointly.
- A values-led approach focused on confidence, competence, creativity, and character, helping pupils thrive holistically.
Requirements:
- Strong GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (grade 4/C or above).
- Experience or interest in working with autism, ADHD, SEMH is helpful; full training provided.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A caring, calm, resilient approach with a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and child welfare as standard.
