Learning Support Assistant

Newtons Primary School; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Newtons Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work with a pupil with special educational needs. The role is primarily 1:1 support, with some group work, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO, while collaborating with external contacts to support learning and development.

We are looking for someone calm, kind, patient, and committed to teamwork, with experience supporting pupils with learning difficulties and SEN.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN).
• Experience delivering 1:1 support and small group work as part of SEN provision.
• Calm, kind, patient and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 learning support for a pupil with SEN.
• Assist with group activities as required by the class teacher.
• Collaborate with SENCO and external contacts to support learning and development.
• Organise tasks and create simple resources to support pupil work.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Pupil engagement

Job description

32.5 hours per week. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Newtons Primary School

Telephone:[phone]

Executive Head Teacher:Mrs H McClenaghan

Hours:32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, 8.30am to 3.30pm (half hour unpaid lunch break)

Grade: Grade 1/2 Spinal Point 3 - 5

Contract: Permanent

Required: December 2026

Newtons Primary School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who has experience working with children with a range of special educational needs. The role is predominantly working as a 1:1 Support Assistant but some group work will be required.

Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil’s work as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher and the School’s SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts to support learning and development.

We are looking for a person who is calm, kind, patient and who:

• Is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
• Is experienced in supporting pupils with learning difficulties
• Have a proven track record of successfully supporting children with special educational needs
• Is flexible and able to use their initiative
• Is committed to working as part of a team

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 2nd November 2026.

(We reserve the right to call suitable candiates for interview before the closing date)

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.