Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Ingatestone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Essex is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support the teaching team and contribute to creating an inclusive school environment. The role involves working with pupils with diverse needs and requires understanding of learning styles. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate approach and a desire to help all pupils flourish in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Understanding of specific learning needs and styles to differentiate support to pupils.
• Ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with pupils and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning, development, and well-being of all pupils, including those with SEND.
• Inspire pupils with a passion for learning and help them succeed.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Understanding of specific learning needs

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3220-82S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Essex Scale 3.4

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Temporary

Application Close: 16/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 17/07/2025

Contract Type: Temporary till Easter (with the potential to be made permanent)

Scale: 3.4 - 3.5

FTE: 36.08% (38 weeks per year)

Job Purpose:

The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) is one member of a team of professionals that will include teachers and other teaching assistants. The team works together to care for and educate the pupils in the school. The LSA makes a specific contribution to their specific subject area and / or curriculum contribution to the school teaching and learning programme. To support the learning, development, and well-being of all pupils, including those with complex educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive environment.

You will:

Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
Support the vision and values of our school Inspire pupils with a passion for learning
Have an understanding of specific learning needs and styles to differentiate support to pupils
Have the ability to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking
Have a desire to help all pupils succeed
Have compassion towards the needs of the pupils.
Have the ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with pupils and adults
Have the ability to work with a range of colleagues
Work collaboratively across the school

The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulatingand welcoming learning environment.

Our Way of LIFE

Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish' and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: 'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' & 'Heartfelt Compassion'. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.

Applications:

Details of how to apply can be found on the school website: https:/margaretting.essex.sch.uk/vacancies

Applications close at 9.00am on Thursday 10th July. Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th July 2025.

For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at [e-mail]

Visits to the school are welcomed.

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.

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Melissa Taylor (Executive Headteacher)
Penny's Lane
Margaretting, Ingatestone
Essex, CM4 0HA Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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