Learning Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking caring Learning Support Assistants to work across welcoming primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. This role suits individuals with a passion for helping children succeed in their education, whether from childcare, youth work, coaching or support roles.

Flexible day-to-day supply, short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities are available. You will support pupils individually and in small groups, collaborate with teachers, and help create a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a primary school or educational setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to making a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to help them access learning.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide additional support for pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers, parents and other school staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Primary Schools

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Contract: Full-time / Long-term Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Vision for Education is seeking caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work across a variety of friendly and supportive primary schools in Southend-on-Sea.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping children succeed in their education. Whether you have previous experience working in schools or transferable skills from childcare, youth work, coaching or support work, we would love to hear from you.

We offer flexible day-to-day supply, short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities, allowing you to find a role that suits your lifestyle and career goals.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to help them access learning.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide additional support for pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers, parents and other school staff.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally in a primary school or educational setting.
• Be patient, adaptable and passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be reliable, flexible and committed to making a positive difference.