KS1 Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery in Basildon is seeking an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in Key Stage 1, during lessons, swimming, PE, and lunchtimes. The role involves preparing teaching resources and displays, with opportunities to run small intervention groups to boost progress.

The position is part-time, term-time only, 30 hours per week, and starts immediately. Salary ranges from £18,386 to £18,959 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support Assistant in primary phase.
• Ability to support pupils during lessons, breaks and lunchtimes.
• Strong communication with staff and parents is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons, swimming, PE, break and lunchtimes.
• Help prepare teaching resources and displays.
• Lead small intervention groups to boost pupil progress.
• Contribute to a team approach to learning in Key Stage 1.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Experience in primary phase

Time management

Motivated and proactive

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2192-20S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 5 to Scale 3 Point 7

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

Application Close: 20/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: September/October 2026

Hours - 8:40am - 3:00pm (with a 20 minute unpaid lunch break) - 30 hours per week (term-time only)

Salary - £18,386 to £18,959 per annum (dependant upon experience)

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery is growing - and we are looking for an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to grow with us. Opened in September 2024, Chapel Hill is a wonderful, modern and ambitious new school which is rapidly establishing itself as an exceptional place to learn and work.

We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support in Key Stage 1. Duties will include supporting pupils during lessons, swimming, PE, break and lunchtimes and preparing teaching resources and displays. There will also be the opportunity to run small intervention groups, boosting children's potential in assessments.

• Are you an experienced LSA looking for a new role?
• Do you want to work in a thriving school which has learning at its centre?
• Can you motivate and inspire all children to achieve their very best?
• Can you work effectively as part of a team and add value to our school and community?

If so, then this is an exciting opportunity not to be missed.

The successful candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic and motivated to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels
• An excellent team worker who is flexible where required
• Have experience within the Primary phase
• Be able to work under your own initiative
• Be able to promote and foster pupil independence
• Have excellent communication skills, including written
• Have GCSE's (or equivalent) in English and Maths (A*-C/9-4) (preferable, but not essential)
• Have a history of improving pupils' performance
• Be smartly presented, with excellent time management skills

We are looking for someone who is:

Warm and approachable - able to build excellent relationships with children, parents and staff while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Calm under pressure - school life can be fast-paced and unpredictable, and we need someone who responds positively and professionally when things don't go according to plan.

Proactive and solution-focused - someone who sees what needs doing, takes responsibility and finds solutions rather than waiting to be asked.

An excellent communicator - with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

Committed to excellence - someone who shares our belief that every aspect of school life should reflect the high standards we expect for our children.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• 2-week May/June half-term holiday (enjoy an off-peak holiday!).
• One non-school based Professional Development Day.
• A great work-life balance, job satisfaction and FABULOUSLY supportive colleagues who like to have fun (and have 'goodies' on a Friday!).
• Happy motivated, well behaved and hard-working children.
• A diverse and inclusive school community with strong Governor and Parent support.
• A friendly and supportive team of teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Support Staff.
• An attractive and extremely well-resourced environment.
• Emphasis on teaching and learning rather than bureaucracy.
• A responsive and involved leadership team.

Come and be part of something special?

Safeguarding

Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of qualifications and employment history.

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.