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Τελική Ημερομηνία: 03/11/2026

Sovereign Base Areas Administration – Official Vacancy Notice

Vacancy reference: HR/26/147

Location: Dhekelia

Eligibility: LEC UKFM

Closing date: 14/10/2026 (Midnight, Cyprus local time)

Official listing: SBA Administration vacancies

Original advert: View the official PDF

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

UKFM ADVERT

Vacancy Campaign Number: HR/26/147 For information on the

process or the

application please

Terms & Conditions of Employment

contact the Resource

Administrator: Mr

1. Contract Type: Term – Time, Fixed Term Appointment for 1

Demetris Symeou

year.

on 00357 25 96 3210

2. Grade: New Recruits: LSA Level 1 Unqualified or LSA

Level 2 Qualified The level depends on the qualifications; Operating hours:

current staff will retain their terms and conditions. Monday to Thursday:

08:00 – 14:00

3. Salary: The salary depends on the Terms and Conditions,

however the minimum is: Friday: 08:00 – 12:00

Level 1 Unqualified: €4,643.78 per annum, plus Cost of

Living Allowance (COLA).

Level 2 Qualified: €4,832.43 per annum, plus Cost of Living

Allowance (COLA)

4. Hours per week: 10 hours per week

5. Location: Dhekelia

6. General Terms Conditions Employment New Recruits (Weblink)

Closing Date: Wednesday 14th of October 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.

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

Normal Retirement age of 65 will not be accepted.

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LSA)

VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/147

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.

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

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

3. 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.

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

employment history on the application form and justify any gaps in

employment.

5. 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.

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

checks.

7. 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)

8. 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.

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

personal information of children and vulnerable adults.

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

essential part of this role.

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LSA)

VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/147

11. A good knowledge of office-based IT is needed, including Microsoft Office

packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic filing practices.

12. 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. England and Maths GCSE at C (4) or above

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.

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LSA)

VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/147

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. Working Together. 2. Support For Learning Activities.

3. Support For the Learning 4. Support For Behaviour Management.

Environment.

5. Support For Children’s Well

Being and Resilience.

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 Hannah

Derbyshire on Tel No: 24748354

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:

BFC-SBAA-Recruitment-GpMailbox@mod.gov.uk.

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.

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LSA)

VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/147

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 (SEND Support)

Area/Section) KRS Position No

Grade LSA Grade Priority

Full Time/Part Time Part Time No of Established Hours PT 10

Required Security Clearance OS + DBS Position CYN/UKFM UKFM

Current Incumbent Name N/A Employed by BFC or SBAA BFC

Brief Description of Role – To support a student 1-1 to enable them to access the

curriculum

Responsible to SENCO/Headteacher

Priorities (list in order)

• Supporting a student in a one to one environment

• Maintain school standards and expectations

• Support School in delivering the curriculum

Responsible for (Tasks/Duties) Percentage (%) of

time spent during

the working week

on each task

• Work collaboratively with SENDCo, teachers and other

20%

professional agencies to provide effective support for learning

activities.

• Have an awareness of and work within school policies and 8%

procedures.

8%

• To work with children and young people who have complex

needs and, in some instances, challenging behaviour.

• Providing an appropriate level of emotional and physical

8%

support where necessary.

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LSA)

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• To provide support under the direction and supervision of 8%

SENDCo/teaching staff to assist the student to access the

curriculum and participate fully in school activities.

8%

• Support a student to understand instructions, support

independent learning and inclusion of all students.

• Implement and contribute to planned learning 8%

activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the

SENDCo/teacher, adjusting activities according to the student’s

responses as appropriate

• Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities

8%

with the teacher, providing feedback to the SENDCo/teacher on

student progress.

• Support the SENDCo/teacher in behaviour management and 8%

keeping student on task based on the expectations for them and in

line with plan.

• Support the SENDCo/teacher in monitoring, assessing and 8%

recording student progress/activities.

8%

• Provide feedback to student in relation to attainment and

progress under the guidance of the SENDCo/teacher. 8%

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:

• Working together

• Support For Learning Activities

• Support For the Learning Environment

• Support For Behaviour Management

• Support For Children’s Well Being and Resilience

Training/qualifications required for the post

Safeguarding Level 2 – completed once appointed

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

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VACANCY NUMBER: HR/26/147

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 Employee:

Signed: Signed:

Date: Date:

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

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