Learning Support Assistant

The King Edmund School; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

The King Edmund School in Rochford is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to help pupils with additional needs. You will work closely with teachers to enable every student to access the curriculum and develop independent learning and social skills.

This role is part-time (25 hours per week, 42.8 weeks per year) and offers a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional development and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and overcoming barriers to learning.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, as directed by the class teacher or SENDCO.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum, helping them to overcome barriers to learning.
• Support pupils in developing independent learning and social skills.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.
• Contribute to supervision of pupils during break and lunchtime as required.
• Attend relevant meetings and training sessions to support professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school's policies at all times.

Skills

Pupil support

Small groups

Curriculum access

Progress monitoring

Confidentiality

Education

Experience with SEND

Job description

Contract type: Part-time | Permanent |25 hours per week |42.8 weeks per year

Monday to Friday 08:10 to 14:10

Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 15 September 2026

Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date

The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference to young people? The King Edmund School a vibrant and supportive secondary school and we are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. You'll play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs, working closely with teachers to help every student thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a friendly, inclusive environment.

What We're Looking For

• Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, as directed by the class teacher or SENDCO.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum, helping them to overcome barriers to learning.
• Support pupils in developing independent learning and social skills.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.
• Contribute to the supervision of pupils during break and lunchtime as required.
• Attend relevant meetings and training sessions to support professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school's policies at all times.

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional—step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your contribution will help shape our school's success story.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: KESLSA0926.