Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; South Ockendon; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Career progression within the Trust

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive school network

Job summary

Bonnygate Primary School in South Ockendon is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to inspire and support pupils during term-time. You will assist with learning, behaviour and welfare, adapting activities to meet individual needs and maintaining a calm, positive classroom environment.

The role requires enthusiasm, reliability and strong classroom management, with safeguarding at the forefront. The school offers progression opportunities within the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English (Grade 4-9 or equivalent).
• Passion for working with pupils and assisting learning journeys.
• Able to adjust learning programs to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning, behaviour, emotional needs, and welfare.
• Contribute to raising outcomes for all students through innovation.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students' welfare.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent de-escalation skills

Team player

Strong communication

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2722-224S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Band A Point 1-6

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 18/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Wednesday 25th November 2026

Arisdale Avenue, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5BA

Wishes to appoint a

Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1-6

8:45am - 3:15pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, Monday - Friday

30 hours per week

38 weeks of the year - term time plus inset days

START DATE: 4th January 2027

Bonnygate Primary School wishes to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who is highly motivated, creative, fun and has a good understanding of child development.

You will have a passion for working with pupils and assisting them on their journey. You will need to understand the subjects that you support the children in, be able to demonstrate a fair attitude and apply rules consistently as well as be confident in adjusting learning programs to meet the child's needs. You will be resilient, hardworking and have excellent de-escalation skills.

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate, creative, and motivated with a positive outlook, able to remain calm under pressure.
• Committed to supporting pupils' learning, behaviour, emotional needs, and overall welfare.
• Dedicated to raising outcomes for all students through innovation and continuous improvement.
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational and written skills, able to multi-task effectively.
• An enthusiastic team player with good classroom management and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Able to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students' welfare
• Educated to GCSE Level in Maths and English and will have obtained Grade 4-9 or equivalent
• Resilient, hardworking and have excellent de-escalation skills

Bonnygate Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trustis a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the school's Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

• Recognition of continuous service
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Bonnygate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Bonnygate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Bonnygate Primary School and Nursery is a two-form entry school in the heart of South Ockendon. Our aim is to provide a safe, supportive, and challenging environment where everybody can reach their full potential. We believe it is important that children take ownership of their learning, we provide them to skills and structure to achieve their goals, giving them support along the way. We provide an enriched curriculum where children learn about how the past has impacted the present and will successfully shape their future.

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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HR Team
Bonnygate Primary School
Arisdale Avenue, South Ockendon
Essex, RM15 5BA Telephone: [phone]
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