Learning Support Assistant – Akrotiri

Vacancy Campaign Number: HR/26/53

Terms & Conditions of Employment

1. This is a rolling advert; successful candidates will be placed

on a reserve list depending on the preferences they have

selected on the PREFERENCE FORM (Weblink) and the

outcome of the interviews. The recruitment process is fair

and open competition and people will be judged on their

own merit. As this is a rolling advert, the selection

interviews will take place every few weeks, when a vacancy

arises, priority will be given to those who were interviewed

first.

1. Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed Term Appointment, Zero Hours

1. Grade: New Recruits: LSA Level 1 Unqualified or LSA Level 2 Qualified The level depends

on the qualifications; current staff will retain their terms and conditions.

1. Salary: The salary depends on the contract, the hours to be worked and on the qualifications.

Level 1 Unqualified: minimum €12.22 per hour, plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

Level 2 Qualified: minimum €12.72 per hour, plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

1. Hours per week: 30 hours per week or less than 30 or Zero Hours. Depending on business

needs.

1. Location: Akrotiri

1. General Terms Conditions Employment New Recruits (Weblink)

1. Closing Date: Sunday 6th of September 2026, Midnight, Local Cyprus Time.

Eligibility - Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a UK Family Member with a valid

for employment Status Stamp. If you are yet to receive your status stamp,

please contact the Resource Team.

This advert is running concurrently both internally and externally. There will be no

priority given to internal candidates. Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

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For information on the

process or the

application please

contact the Resource

Administrator: Mr

Demetris Symeou

on 00357 25 96 3210

Operating hours

Monday to Thursday

08:00 – 14:00

Friday: 08:00 – 12:00

Applications from individuals that have either reached or passed the BFC / SBAA

Normal Retirement age of 65 will not be accepted.

Essential & Desirable Criteria for the Role

Important Note: Details on the role can be found on the Job Description which is at the end

of this document. These criteria are part of the assessment criteria and will influence the

decision on whether your application will proceed to the next stage.

Essential 1. For UKFMs that will be found successful on this advert and who have lived

on island for longer than 18 months, will be requested to provide a Clean

Criminal Record and a Sex Offenders Certificate issued by the Republic of

Cyprus.

1. All candidates who have lived in the UK, must undergo and pass an

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

1. As part of the Safer Recruitment process, successful candidates must

provide, upon employment, clean criminal records from all countries they

have lived in the last 5 years.

1. As part of the Safer Recruitment process, candidates must provide their full

employment history on the application form and justify any gaps in

employment.

1. If you are found successful on this campaign, we will be requesting

references, therefore, ensure to have completed this information on your

application form. To underline, we do not accept references from relatives

and friends.

1. As part of the Safer Recruitment Process, we may conduct social media

checks.

1. Candidates must have an understanding on Safeguarding children and

vulnerable adults. For further information, read below the Safer Recruitment

Statement and Keeping children safe in education UK (WEB LINK)

1. Candidates must complete the Self Declaration form related to criminal

convictions background. Any information disclosed on the Self Declaration

form will not automatically disqualify a candidate, the information will be

assessed on a case-by-case basis and considering that the role will be

working with children and vulnerable adults.

Safer Recruitment Statement - Safeguarding

The British Forces Cyprus and Sovereign Base Areas Administration are committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We

expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this we, as much as

practically, apply the Safer Recruitment practices as those have been defined in the United

Kingdom. As part of our safer recruitment process, all applicants will be subject to

appropriate screening and background checks, including reference and online checks,

where applicable enhanced disclosure through Disclosure and Barring checks and local

police checks, therefore, we seek a series of information on the application form that would

help us identify suitable individuals to work with children, young people and vulnerable

adults.

Official Language

The official language of the Sovereign Base Areas is English and consequently English is

the official language of British Forces Cyprus. All documents are to be completed in this

language. All employees of the Sovereign Base Areas Administration and British Forces

Cyprus are expected to have a basic command of the English language as a pre-requisite

for employment.

1. Awareness of Data Protection practices and importance to protect the

personal information of children and vulnerable adults.

1. The ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing is an

essential part of this role.

1. GCSE or Equivalent Maths & English Grade C or above.

1. Observation Assessment at Interview Stage.

1. Hold a full driving licence and be prepared to self-drive an MT vehicle

(prepared to maintain or obtain FMT600 or MyDrive) across WSBA and

ESBA or occasionally in the Republic of Cyprus

Desirable 1. NVQ Level 2 or 3 Qualified in Education or Childcare

1. Paediatric First Aid Trained

1. Experience working as LSA within UK School is desirable

How to apply

a. To apply for this role you must complete the SBAA BFC Safer Recruitment Application

(weblink) and include evidence on how you meet the below Competences. The

completion of the competences is mandatory. If you do not demonstrate evidence of the

below competences, your application will be sifted out. Additionally, please note that we

can only accept applications as attachments to email on its original Word Document

format. No hard copy applications will be accepted. Any forms that are submitted in any

other format e.g., links to One Drive, bitmap, jpeg, pdf will not be considered.

You may find Competences Examples here (Weblink)

1. Support For Learning Activities

1. Support For the Learning Environment

1. Support For Behaviour Management

1. Support For Children’s Well-Being and Resilience

1. Working Together (the development and effectiveness of work teams)

b. This role is assessed through the use of the LSA Competency Framework (External web

page) LSA Competency Framework (Internal web page), therefore, you are kindly invited

to read the document to assist you with writing your competences.

c. For further information about the role and process involved please contact: Mr Ben

Turner, Headteacher, Tel No 25276197 or Koula Photi Tel No 25276167.

d. For further recruitment information and guidance please choose the appropriate

guidance: UK Family Members Q&A Application Process

e. Once completed electronically please send your application by email to

[email protected].

Important Note: Ensure that your application has been correctly completed and all relevant

information has been provided. Failure to do so may result in your application being

excluded.

The recruitment process.

The recruitment process is a fair and open competition and candidates are judged on their

own merit.

Please read the information on The Recruitment Process Stages Guide for Applicants

(Weblink) to help you understand the process. The document will explain the recruitment

process stages and enhance your understanding on it.

Additionally, as we want you to show the best version of yourself, we invite you to read the

guides available which should help you understand what you need to do to stand out. If you

feel you need further support, please contact the Resource Admin responsible for this

campaign, you can find the contact details on the front page of this advert.

Job Description

POST TITLE LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Area/Section RAF AKROTIRI SCHOOL Establishment No

Grade LSA Grade Priority LSA2

Full Time/ Part Time PART TIME No of Established Hours

Required Security Clearance Official Sensitive AND DBS Position CYN/UKFM UKFM

Current Incumbent Name Employed by BFC or SBAA BFC

Brief Description of Role Supporting children’s learning and school Curriculum

Responsible to (A wiring diagram of the Dept indicating the post may be useful, please attach) Head teacher- Assistant Heads and classroom teacher Priorities (list in order)

• SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

• SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• MANDATORY DUTIES Responsible for (Tasks/Duties) Percentage (%) of time spent during the working week on each task

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Please note that we are unable to determine, it various from day to day

• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.

• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.

• Assist with the planning of learning activities.

• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc.

• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.

• Undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.

• Provide clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.

• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher

• Support the use of IT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use. Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use. SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher. MANDATORY DUTIES

• Health and Safety – Personally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all staff that may be affected by the postholder’s acts and/or omissions.

• Equal Opportunities – Personally responsible for equal opportunities awareness and ensuring that the postholder is aware of, and carries out, the provisions contained in the SCE Equal Opportunities policy. All employees are.

• To undertake ad-hoc duties, as required, that may be reasonably expected by the line manager but are commensurate with the grade, and within the unit objectives.

• To carry out responsibilities with regard to BFC Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety Policies. Competences required. Essential:

• SUPPORT FOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES

• SUPPORT FOR THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

• SUPPORT FOR BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT

• SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN’S WELL BEING AND RESILENCE

• WORKING TOGETHER (THE DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF WORK TEAMS)

Desirable

• Experience working as LSA within UK School is desirable.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Qualified in Education or Childcare

• Paediatric First Aid Trained

Training/qualifications required for the post.

• GCSE OR EQUIVALENT MATHS & ENGLISH GRADE C OR ABOVE

Equal Opportunities Responsibilities The responsibility for implementing the Department’s Equality & Diversity policies is shared by all staff. The Post Holder has a shared responsibility to ensure that the working environment is free from harassment, and that the dignity of others is respected. The Post Holder is required to take care that his/her own conduct does not cause offence and she/he should discourage colleagues from harassing others. Post Holder will be required to undertake a mandated Equality & Diversity training. Health & Safety Responsibilities The Post Holder is to take due account of customer care considerations and is responsible for ensuring that their own actions and their environment is free from items/actions that may be considered hazardous to others. Originator: Line Manager Ben Turner Employee:

Signed: Ben Turner Signed:

Date: 10/03/2026 Date:

(To be reviewed at recruitment or annually at beginning of Reporting Year)