The role is grounded in the understanding that all behaviour is communication, and that strong, trusting relationships and restorative approaches are central to effective learning and wellbeing.

The Learning Support Assistant will uphold the school’s values and aims, promote high expectations, inclusion and wellbeing, and work flexibly, when required, across the school - including Early Years and SEND.

You will be required to provide support in the following areas.

Relational, Pastoral and Trauma-Informed Support

• Build warm, respectful and professional relationships with pupils, responding sensitively to individual needs, experiences and backgrounds.
  

• Act as a trusted adult, supporting emotional regulation, self-esteem, independence and a sense of belonging.
  

• Promote restorative approaches, supporting pupils to reflect on behaviour, repair relationships and develop self-management skills.
  

• Recognise and respond to behaviour as communication of unmet needs, applying school behaviour and safeguarding policies calmly and consistently.
  

• Support pupils with personal and intimate care needs (including toileting, hygiene and dressing) in line with training, dignity, safeguarding and school policies.

Pupil Support and Inclusion

• Support pupils within the whole class, small groups or one-to-one, maintaining awareness of the wider learning environment and class.
  

• Provide targeted support for pupils with EHCPs, acting as a Team Around the Child where required and liaising with staff, parents and external agencies.
  

• Promote the inclusion, acceptance and active participation of all pupils, including those with SEND.
  

• Support the development of communication, social and life skills, particularly for pupils with additional needs.
  

• Encourage positive peer interactions and engagement in play, adult-led and independent learning.

Learning Support and Classroom Practice

• Work in partnership with teachers to create and maintain a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
  

• Prepare for lessons by reviewing lesson plans ahead of learning sessions, preempting needs and organising resources.
  

• Support lesson delivery and adapt learning activities under teacher guidance, including:
  

• Breaking learning into manageable steps
  

• Using concrete resources and manipulatives
  

• Providing alternative recording methods (visuals, symbols, photos, recordings, practical outcomes)
  

• Modifying language, instructions or resources
  

• Providing appropriate scaffolding or extension
  

• Facilitate independent learning, encouraging pupils to take increasing responsibility for learning, organisation and behaviour.
  

• Provide feedback to pupils and share timely, accurate feedback with teachers.
  

• Observe, assess and record pupil engagement and progress accurately.
  

• Capture evidence using digital Learning Journals, particularly for pupils not yet able to demonstrate progress through written work.
  

• Use a range of evidence methods including observations, photographs, annotated work, practical tasks and pupil voice.

  Please refer to the job description for more information.

  
  

  About our School

  Saracens Bell Lane joined the Saracens Multi-Academy Trust (SMAT) on 1st August 2024 . The Trust has a clear vision of enriching lives through education by developing lifelong learners who will thrive in life beyond school. To us, this is not a strapline but the shared passion of members, trustees, governors and staff.  Saracens schools are different. We take a modern and pioneering approach to individual character development through every aspect of school life. To do this well, we are looking for someone who will recognise and enhance the individual abilities of each child. Our Teachers and Support Staff will place an equal emphasis on learning with coaching confidence, self-esteem and teamwork so that pupils in the school can achieve the outcomes they aspire to.

  To realise our vision, we embrace and live our core Saracens Values of Discipline, Honesty, Hard Work and Humility by:

  • Ensuring our schools are orderly, safe, and joyful places where our pupils are governed and guided in their behaviour by fair and sensible principles.
  • Empowering our staff to embrace the latest thinking and use teaching styles that reflect the culture of success and commitment to character development, with achievement celebrated as warmly as attainment.
  • Retaining a focus on supporting those communities most in need, striving for equality of opportunity for all. Build community hubs around our schools, through mutually beneficial partnerships with local businesses, organisations, and individuals.
  • Insisting on an honest appraisal of the efforts and attitude of staff in their work and pupils in all areas of their education and school life.
  • Creating an environment where all members of the school community work incredibly hard to fulfill the potential of each individual and strive for continuous improvement in everything that we do.
  • Placing equal emphasis on character education and enrichment as academic attainment, so that pupils are prepared for life beyond school.
  • Creating a quality of life for all staff and pupils that is both enjoyable and impactful, to make memories they take pride in and cherish for the rest of their lives.
  • Utilising the networks of the broader Saracens family to strengthen our school communities.
  • Achieving our outcomes sustainably, through strong financial governance and protecting and nurturing our surrounding environment.

  If you have any questions or would like a general conversation about the role,  please email l.aironi@saracensbl.org.

  Saracens Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

  Saracens Multi-Academy Trust is a disability confident employer.