Gateway Primary Free School: SEND LSA

The Gateway Primary Free School; Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £1000

Westfield Health Insurance

Cycle to work

Long service awards

Paid training

Job summary

GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School in Thurrock is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils with additional needs. You will collaborate with class teachers and the SENDCo to deliver planned activities, track progress, and adapt tasks to meet individual needs.

The role is permanent, 31.25 hours per week during term time, with a pro rata salary range based on GLC scale. A rich benefits package accompanies the post and a focus on inclusive education and professional

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Ability to implement learning activities from EHCPs.
• Ability to work with class teachers and the SENDCo.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support based on EHCPs.
• Lead intervention groups and monitor progress.
• Collect data on skills and pupil attainment, maintain records.
• Assist with basic care needs and wellbeing during school day.
• Communicate pupil progress with parents and staff.
• Support learning environment setup and displays.

Skills

Targeted support

Data collection

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School

Salary: GLC Point 10 £25,549 - P16 £28,324 FTE [Actual pro rata Salary £18,507 - £20,517]

Working Pattern: 31.25/ Term time only

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 15 October 2026 at Midday.

The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in partnership with class teachers and our SENDCo to make a tangible difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs.

Your primary focus will be supporting the progress of identified individuals or small groups of pupils. You will work closely with teaching staff to implement planned learning activities, adjusting them to meet the unique needs of the pupils you serve.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Targeted Support: Implementing 1:1 or small group programmes as detailed in pupils' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Intervention & Learning: Leading intervention groups, monitoring reading logs, and testing core skills like spellings and number basics.
• Data & Progress: Collecting accurate data on skill acquisition and behavior, and maintaining detailed records of pupil attainment.
• Holistic Care: Assisting with physical and self-care needs, including toileting and minor first aid.
• Communication: Developing professional relationships with parents and providing daily updates on pupil progress.
• Environment: Assisting with the set-up of indoor and outdoor learning spaces and creating engaging displays of pupil work.

We are looking for an individual who embodies the GLC values and is committed to promoting inclusion and acceptance. You should be:

A champion for pupils facing barriers to learning in a mainstream setting.

Skilled in modeling good practice in literacy, numeracy, and ICT.

A collaborative team player capable of building positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents.

Proactive in your own professional development and training.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy:https://youtu.be/mKl4MgwJUmA

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here: https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [LSA's applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of 12 months]
• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2 week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Paid opportunities to teach during school holiday clubs
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.