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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT EXAM
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
1. A student with dyslexia struggles to read a short passage aloud. As an LSA,
what is the most effective initial support strategy?
A. Ask the student to read silently and correct mistakes afterward
B. Provide text with colored overlays and allow extra time
C. Ignore reading difficulties to avoid labeling the student
D. Read the passage aloud for the student every time
Rationale: Providing colored overlays and extra time accommodates the
student’s dyslexia while promoting independence and confidence.
2. A child frequently withdraws from classroom activities due to anxiety.
Which approach demonstrates best practice?
A. Reprimand the student for not participating
B. Force the student to join the group immediately
C. Offer one-to-one support and gradually encourage engagement
D. Avoid interaction until the student initiates contact
Rationale: Gradual, supportive engagement respects the student’s emotional
needs and aligns with safeguarding and mental health best practices.
3. During a lesson, a student begins to display aggressive behavior. What is the
LSA’s most appropriate immediate action?
A. Respond with verbal correction to assert authority
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B. Physically restrain the student to prevent harm
C. Ensure the safety of all students and calmly remove potential triggers
D. Send the student out of the room without explanation
Rationale: Prioritizing safety and managing triggers supports the student while
maintaining a calm environment and aligns with professional standards.
4. Which of the following is a statutory requirement under the Children and
Families Act 2014?
A. Schools must provide financial support for all extracurricular activities
B. Schools must identify, assess, and plan support for students with
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
C. LSAs may diagnose learning disabilities independently
D. Parental consent is not required for SEN assessments
Rationale: The Children and Families Act 2014 outlines duties for schools to
identify and plan for SEN, ensuring inclusive education.
5. An LSA notices a bruise on a student that is unusual in shape. What is the
first professional step?
A. Ask the student why they have the bruise
B. Report the observation to the designated safeguarding lead (DSL)
C. Discuss the bruise with the student’s peers
D. Apply first aid without reporting
Rationale: Any unusual marks must be reported to the DSL immediately to
safeguard the child, as per child protection policies.
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6. A student with ADHD becomes distracted during a lesson. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
A. Yell to regain attention
B. Provide short, structured tasks and frequent prompts
C. Ignore the behavior and continue teaching
D. Remove the student from the classroom
Rationale: Structured, manageable tasks help maintain focus without
stigmatizing the student.
7. Which of the following reflects best practice in supporting bilingual
learners?
A. Encourage the child to use only the home language
B. Use visual aids, gestures, and bilingual resources to support
understanding
C. Avoid speaking in the home language to prevent dependence
D. Test comprehension solely through written English
Rationale: Visual and bilingual supports facilitate comprehension while
promoting language development and inclusion.
8. A student refuses to take part in a group activity. The LSA knows the
student has a phobia of crowds. What is the correct approach?
A. Force participation to overcome fear
B. Ignore the phobia and continue the lesson
C. Provide an alternative activity that achieves the same learning
objective
D. Remove the student from the classroom entirely
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Rationale: Adjusting activities ensures inclusion and meets individual learning
needs without causing distress.
9. The term “inclusive practice” in schools primarily refers to:
A. Ensuring all students are seated in the front row
B. Providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students
C. Teaching the same lesson to all students without adjustment
D. Allowing students to choose whether they attend lessons
Rationale: Inclusive practice ensures all students, regardless of ability or
background, can participate meaningfully in learning.
10.A student with a visual impairment is struggling to read standard print.
Which adaptation is most effective?
A. Reduce the font size
B. Provide enlarged print or digital text with screen-reading software
C. Ask another student to read aloud
D. Only give oral instructions
Rationale: Accessible materials enable independent learning and meet equality
and inclusion standards.
11.Which of the following reflects the principle of “reasonable adjustment”
under the Equality Act 2010?
A. Ignoring a student’s disability to avoid labeling
B. Adapting classroom materials or assessment methods to remove
barriers
C. Exempting students with disabilities from learning entirely
D. Teaching students with disabilities separately from peers
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT EXAM
ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL
REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE
UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS –
ASSURES PASS
1. A student with dyslexia struggles to read a short passage aloud. As an LSA,
what is the most effective initial support strategy?
A. Ask the student to read silently and correct mistakes afterward
B. Provide text with colored overlays and allow extra time
C. Ignore reading difficulties to avoid labeling the student
D. Read the passage aloud for the student every time
Rationale: Providing colored overlays and extra time accommodates the
student’s dyslexia while promoting independence and confidence.
2. A child frequently withdraws from classroom activities due to anxiety.
Which approach demonstrates best practice?
A. Reprimand the student for not participating
B. Force the student to join the group immediately
C. Offer one-to-one support and gradually encourage engagement
D. Avoid interaction until the student initiates contact
Rationale: Gradual, supportive engagement respects the student’s emotional
needs and aligns with safeguarding and mental health best practices.
3. During a lesson, a student begins to display aggressive behavior. What is the
LSA’s most appropriate immediate action?
A. Respond with verbal correction to assert authority
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B. Physically restrain the student to prevent harm
C. Ensure the safety of all students and calmly remove potential triggers
D. Send the student out of the room without explanation
Rationale: Prioritizing safety and managing triggers supports the student while
maintaining a calm environment and aligns with professional standards.
4. Which of the following is a statutory requirement under the Children and
Families Act 2014?
A. Schools must provide financial support for all extracurricular activities
B. Schools must identify, assess, and plan support for students with
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
C. LSAs may diagnose learning disabilities independently
D. Parental consent is not required for SEN assessments
Rationale: The Children and Families Act 2014 outlines duties for schools to
identify and plan for SEN, ensuring inclusive education.
5. An LSA notices a bruise on a student that is unusual in shape. What is the
first professional step?
A. Ask the student why they have the bruise
B. Report the observation to the designated safeguarding lead (DSL)
C. Discuss the bruise with the student’s peers
D. Apply first aid without reporting
Rationale: Any unusual marks must be reported to the DSL immediately to
safeguard the child, as per child protection policies.
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6. A student with ADHD becomes distracted during a lesson. Which
intervention is most appropriate?
A. Yell to regain attention
B. Provide short, structured tasks and frequent prompts
C. Ignore the behavior and continue teaching
D. Remove the student from the classroom
Rationale: Structured, manageable tasks help maintain focus without
stigmatizing the student.
7. Which of the following reflects best practice in supporting bilingual
learners?
A. Encourage the child to use only the home language
B. Use visual aids, gestures, and bilingual resources to support
understanding
C. Avoid speaking in the home language to prevent dependence
D. Test comprehension solely through written English
Rationale: Visual and bilingual supports facilitate comprehension while
promoting language development and inclusion.
8. A student refuses to take part in a group activity. The LSA knows the
student has a phobia of crowds. What is the correct approach?
A. Force participation to overcome fear
B. Ignore the phobia and continue the lesson
C. Provide an alternative activity that achieves the same learning
objective
D. Remove the student from the classroom entirely
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Rationale: Adjusting activities ensures inclusion and meets individual learning
needs without causing distress.
9. The term “inclusive practice” in schools primarily refers to:
A. Ensuring all students are seated in the front row
B. Providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students
C. Teaching the same lesson to all students without adjustment
D. Allowing students to choose whether they attend lessons
Rationale: Inclusive practice ensures all students, regardless of ability or
background, can participate meaningfully in learning.
10.A student with a visual impairment is struggling to read standard print.
Which adaptation is most effective?
A. Reduce the font size
B. Provide enlarged print or digital text with screen-reading software
C. Ask another student to read aloud
D. Only give oral instructions
Rationale: Accessible materials enable independent learning and meet equality
and inclusion standards.
11.Which of the following reflects the principle of “reasonable adjustment”
under the Equality Act 2010?
A. Ignoring a student’s disability to avoid labeling
B. Adapting classroom materials or assessment methods to remove
barriers
C. Exempting students with disabilities from learning entirely
D. Teaching students with disabilities separately from peers
