Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 15,162 - 18,531; Part time

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking a dedicated Teaching/Child Support assistant for a part-time permanent role in Chelmsford. Starting immediately, you will support students in years 7–13 with diverse needs across the curriculum, Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm.

Ideal candidates will bring patience, good general education, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team while fostering positive relationships with young people. Safeguarding checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Patience and the ability to foster good relationships with young people.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, hard-working and dynamic team.
• Good general education as a foundation for supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support students in years 7–13 with a variety of additional and specific needs across the whole curriculum.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Good general education

Job description

Position Details

Job Ref No. ECC4390-488S

Position Type: Teaching/Child Support

Pay Range: Actual Salary £16,847 (pay award pending)

Hours: 28 ¾ per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:30pm

Contract Type: Part‑time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 26/08/2026 Midnight

Starting Date: Immediate

Responsibilities

• Support students in years 7‑13 with a variety of additional and specific needs across the whole curriculum.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• Patience and the ability to foster good relationships with young people.
• Ability to work within a fast‑paced, hard‑working and dynamic team.

Employment Details

Hours are 28 ¾ per week, Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:30pm.

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.