Learning Support Assistant

Sutton House Academy; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutton House Academy in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs across KS1–KS4. The role focuses on SEMH needs, autism, speech and language challenges, and other learning barriers. You will work with teaching staff to deliver targeted support so students stay engaged and access the curriculum.

Salary is Level 5 point 8 to 12 (£27,709–£29,542 pro rata). The appointment begins January 2027, with enhanced DBS and references required.

Qualifications

• Background and interest in working with SEMH children and young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, targeted support to students with SEN across KS1–KS4.
• Work with teaching staff to deliver tailored support and ensure students are engaged and able to access the curriculum.
• Support students with SEMH, autism, speech and language challenges, and other learning barriers.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEN support

Job description

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Level 5 point 8 12 £27,709 -29,542 Pro rata

School: Sutton House Academy

Required: January 2027

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Sutton House Academy is an SEMH school in Southend on Sea dedicated to pupils across all Key Stages with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some pupils have associated difficulties and can express severe and complex social and behavioural needs. A background and interest in working with SEMH children and young people is essential.

The Role:

The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) at Sutton House Academy will provide high-quality, targeted support to students with specific Special Educational Needs (SEN) across KS1, KS2, KS3, and KS4. This role involves working closely with students who have a range of needs, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, autism, speech and language challenges, and other learning barriers.

The LSA will work alongside teaching staff to deliver tailored support, ensuring that students are engaged, motivated, and able to access the curriculum in a way that meets their individual learning needs. The role requires a flexible, patient, and proactive approach, providing both academic and emotional support to ensure students are given every opportunity to succeed and thrive.

Salary and Benefits

LSA pay scale level 5 point 8- 12 £27,709 £29,542 - Pro rata

Sutton House Academy is part of the Fortis Trust which is a Multi Academy Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the Academy. As the duties of this post involves regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We will also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th November 10.00am