Learning Support Assistant

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Greater London is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The role is part-time, requiring 6.5 hours per week on Fridays, with responsibilities including promoting positive pupil behavior and implementing individualized learning activities. The institution offers a supportive workplace, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Personalised CPD programme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated attitude to support students.
• Ability to promote positive pupil behavior.
• Experience with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies.
• Interact with and support pupils according to individual needs.
• Implement planned learning activities as agreed with the teacher.

Skills

Approachable

Patient

Understanding of special educational needs

Job description

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Contract Type: Part time, Permanent

Hours: 6.5 HOURS per week (Fridays only, 8.15am - 3.15pm)

Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year

Salary: Scale 3 Point 5 - 6, £25583 - £25989 FTE (Actual Salary £3795 - £3809)

Closing Date: 12th January 2026 at 12pm noon

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team. You should be approachable, patient and understanding to support identified students with special educational needs and/or disabilities to enable them to access the curriculum.

Duties include:

• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
• Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate

More information can be found on the job description.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP

Contact us:

For more information about the school, or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact the main office on 01245 326325.

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.