1 to 1 Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 7,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Berry Primary School in Basildon is seeking a part-time one-to-one learning assistant to support a pupil with complex needs in Key Stage One/Two.

The role is fixed-term until July 2027, 17.5 hours per week (8:30am-12:00pm), 38 weeks per year, term-time only, with enhanced DBS and safe recruitment checks.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths and prior experience with autism, behaviour and medical needs; visits are encouraged.

Qualifications

• One-to-one learning assistant with reliability, competence and care.
• Recent experience with children with Autism, behaviour and medical needs.
• English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent.
• LA qualifications may be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil on an individual basis in the school setting.
• Be adaptable, well organised and a team player.
• Where necessary work with groups of children.
• Communicate effectively to encourage pupils to achieve their best.

Skills

One-to-one support

Team player

Organised

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths

LA qualification desirable

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2598-88S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2-3, point 4-7 (depending on experience)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 03/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 11th November

Scale 2 - 3 point 4 to 7 (depending on experience)

17.5 hours per week (8.30am - 12.00pm), 38 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

Great Berry Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, safer recruitment checks and satisfactory references.

We require a one to one learning assistant who is reliable, competent and caring to provide one to one support for a child/ren with complex additional needs in Key Stage One/ Key stage Two. (See Job Description)

The position is for a part time candidate, with recent successful experience of working with children with Autism, Behaviour and Medical needs.

It is initially for a fixed term until July 2027.

The successful candidate will need to;

• support a pupil or pupils on an individual basis in the school setting


• be adaptable, well organised and an effective team player


• where necessary work with groups of children


• have good English and Maths skills to GCSE or equivalent level, and possible relevant LA qualifications


• have good communication skills, patience and motivation to encourage pupils to achieve their best

We would encourage visits for you to come and see our friendly and caring school. These can be arranged by contacting the school office on either 01268 544709 or [e-mail]

Information about the School

Cresco Multi Academy Trust is based in Basildon and consists of Great Berry, Janet Duke, Lincewood and Noak Bridge Primary Schools. The aim is to share good practice and provide the best education for all our children.

We believe that this collaborative partnership will have a positive impact and enable us to drive school improvement, help us to build capacity, develop our staff, secure the best financial value for each of our academies and support greater pupil attainment and opportunity.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact

• Mr Damian Pye


• Great Berry Primary School


• Forest Glade


• Langdon Hills, Basildon


• Essex, SS16 6SG


• Telephone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]