Learning Support Assistant

Position: Learning Support Assistant Salary: Level 5 point 8 12 £27,709 -29,542 Pro rata School: Sutton House Academy Required: January 2027 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Sutton House Academy is an SEMH school in Southend on Sea dedicated to pupils across all Key Stages with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some pupils have associated difficulties and can express severe and complex social and behavioural needs. A background and interest in working with SEMH children and young people is essential.

The Role:

The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at Sutton House Academy will provide high-quality, targeted support to students with specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) across KS1, KS2, KS3, and KS4. This role involves working closely with students who have a range of needs, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, autism, speech and language challenges, and other learning barriers. The LSA will work alongside teaching staff to deliver tailored support, ensuring that students are engaged, motivated, and able to access the curriculum in a way that meets their individual learning needs. The role requires a flexible, patient, and proactive approach, providing both academic and emotional support to ensure students are given every opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Salary and Benefits

LSA pay scale level 5 point 8 - 12 £27,709 £29,542 - Pro rata Sutton House Academy is part of the Fortis Trust which is a Multi Academy Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the Academy. As the duties of this post involves regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We will also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online. Applications submitted on the application form will only be considered. Please take care to complete the application form in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th November 10.00am