Job Description

The Elms School

Herefordshire

Salary:

Salary according to experience

Job type:

Part Time, Fixed Term

Apply by:

31 October 2025

Job overview

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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our established SEND department working 1:1 with a child in KS3.

The successful candidate will need to be a conscientious and caring professional, able to form excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

The Elms is a wonderful co-educational prep school situated on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border. We are nestled in the foothills of the Malvern Hills in 45 acres of rural tranquillity, in the village of Colwall, which is 10 minutes from Ledbury or Malvern. We have our own working farm, with cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, poultry, and horses, all of which are part of the teaching and learning curriculum.


The Elms was founded in 1614, making us the oldest prep school in England still situated on its original site. We are an IAPS boarding and day school and pride ourselves on achieving excellent results to many Public Schools, both locally and across the UK. Despite being non-selective the school achieves consistently high standards academically.

Key Responsibilities:


We recognise the teachers at The Elms are responsible for meeting additional learning needs and the progress of all pupils in their classes. Our LSAs have a different, but distinct, complementary role and contribution in helping our pupils become confident, competent, independent and successful learners.


It is the responsibility of the SENDCo to ensure LSAs support the work of teachers and the school.

Role


Work closely and build a strong relationship with the child, their family and other professionals to develop a thorough understanding of the child's individual needs.


Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the SENDCo and teacher, adjusting activities according to pupil's individual targets.


Use a range of methods to help the child access the curriculum, understand what is required in a lesson and develop confidence and engagement in their learning.


Liaise with outside agencies with the support of the SENDCo and implement suggested strategies in class.


Ensure that all teachers are familiar with the child's needs and most effective support strategies to use in the classroom.


Support the teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress.


Offer support and regular feedback to the family.


Support the child on school trips and outings as appropriate.


Attend meetings in school as necessary.


Fulfil a range of administrative tasks associated with the post e.g. record keeping.

School responsibilities


LSAs, like all adults working at The Elms, have a responsibility to ensure the safeguarding of all children at The Elms. This includes reporting any pastoral concerns in line with the school's policy and procedures, using the school's systems.


You are required to attend INSET training, including safeguarding training, as and when required by the School.

Person Specification

Experience of working with children (essential). Experience of working with children with SEND. Excellent team player. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Is positive and solution-focused. Able to handle sensitive information and understand the importance of confidentiality. Accurate record keeping. Good sense of humour.


A willingness to get involved in the wider community of school, including attending events, and attending school functions, as necessary, would be advantageous and welcomed.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment


Salary according to experience.

This is a variable term contract linked to a specific pupil.

Hours of work between Mon - Sat, school term time only (33 weeks per year) and two days following the end and two days prior to the start of term for in-service training and administration.

Timeline:


Application closing date of 31st October, interviews to commence week commencing 3rd November 2025. Position is currently vacant and available immediately. Completed application forms to be emailed to office@elmsschool.co.uk

About

The Elms School

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The Elms School

Colwall Green, Malvern
Worcestershire
WR13 6EF
United Kingdom

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