Lead LSA (Assessment & SEND System Lead)

Prospero TeachingTauntonreedpublished 11/12/2026
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About the company

Prospero Teaching is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and inclusive secondary school for an experienced Lead Learning Support Assistant (Assessment & SEND Systems Lead).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment where inclusion is at the heart of everything they do. You will play a key role in shaping SEND provision, supporting colleagues and helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Your tasks

As the Lead LSA, you will support the strategic and operational delivery of SEND provision across the school. You will lead and mentor Learning Support Assistants, coordinate specialist interventions, oversee assessment processes, and ensure support programmes are delivered effectively and consistently.

Key responsibilities include

  • Leading and supporting a team of Learning Support Assistants
  • Coordinating SEND interventions and monitoring their impact
  • Conducting and overseeing reading, spelling and standardised assessments
  • Supporting EHCP reviews, APDR cycles and SEND documentation
  • Monitoring student progress and analysing assessment data
  • Liaising with parents, carers and external agencies
  • Supporting SEND attendance monitoring and transition arrangements
  • Maintaining accurate records and provision maps
  • Promoting inclusive practice across the school community

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has

  • A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Education, Childcare or equivalent experience
  • Significant experience supporting children and young people with SEND
  • Experience leading interventions or support programmes
  • Experience mentoring or supporting colleagues
  • A strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to analyse data and use it to inform support strategies
  • A proactive, solution-focused and collaborative approach to working with students, staff and families

Desirable Experience

  • Secondary school experience
  • Knowledge of EHCP processes
  • Experience coordinating provision for students with complex SEND needs
  • Experience delivering training or coaching to support staff
  • Familiarity with SEND assessment and tracking systems

What we offer

  • Pay £14.25 - £16.68
  • 35 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Term-time only (38 working weeks per year)

Other

Lead Learning Support Assistant (Assessment & SEND Systems Lead) Term Time Only | 35 Hours Per Week | Secondary School Setting

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