Learning Support Assistant

John Ray Junior School; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

LGPS or TPS

Professional development

Cross-school opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working options

Job summary

Compass Eko Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs. You will work with individual pupils and alongside other children in the class to support their learning, under the guidance of the Inclusion team.

The role is term-time only plus two training days, 28.75 hours per week, with a fixed term contract until August 2027. You will join a collaborative, caring team committed to high standards and professional development.

Qualifications

• Patient, kind attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Love of working with children and ability to build positive relationships.
• Able to work as part of a team to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in class and 1:1 settings.
• Contribute to a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in training and development with the Inclusion team.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Child engagement

Team player

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

FTE salary: £26,847.00 - £27,274.00
Actual salary: £17,604.09 - £17,884.08
Fixed term contact until August 2027 (with the potential opportunity to extend)
Monday to Friday - 28.75 hours per week with a 30 minute unpaid break. Term time only plus 2 training days.
Applications close date: Midday on Tuesday 13th October 2026
Date of short listing: Tuesday 13th October 2026

We wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The successful applicant will need to have a patient, positive and kind attitude, with excellent communication skills and a genuine love of working with children. Working as part of a team, you will need to be calm, flexible, dedicated and be able to form positive relationships with staff and children. You will be working with individual pupils and alongside other children in the class to support their learning.

The successful candidate will receive training from the Inclusion team.

If you have any queries regarding the role please contact Bethan Ball Assistant Headteacher & SENCo by emailing [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above if sufficient applications have been received. We therefore advise that you submit your completed online application form as soon as possible.

Children and their learning come first. We want our staff to be highly skilled and well equipped to enable then to deliver a programme of learning that challenges and excites young minds. Most of all, we want everyone in the 'Partnership' to want to be the very best they can. Every member of staff, from every area of school, is provided with an opportunity to grow and be a special part of our organisation.

As a member of our team, you will:

• Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children.
• Learn about our creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning
• Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process
• Have high expectations, understand the importance of, and promote the principles of inclusion; enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.
• This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes.

Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception. Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities. Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.

As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:

• Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice
• Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools
• Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways
• You are not working in isolation - you are part of a wider system

As a Trust we offer:

• Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Access to a structured programme of professional development
• Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
• Access to staff benefits and discount schemes
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible

Visits are welcomed. Please contact Hayley Wiltshire on 01376 324107 to arrange this or for any further information.

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.