Learning Support Assistant

Great Baddow High School; Writtle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Maltese Road Primary School in the Quantum Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated team and support children in lessons and interventions. The post is term time only, 10.5 hours weekly, Tue–Thu 9:00–11:30 and Fri 9:00–12:00, with interviews on 28th September 2026.

A calm, patient, and supportive approach is essential. You will assist with routines, transitions, and the child’s social, emotional and learning needs, helping build confidence and independence

Qualifications

• Experience in a learning support role is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to support a child with ASD/ADHD and adapt strategies.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support in lessons and run interventions with groups or individuals.
• Help maintain calm routines and manage transitions.
• Support emotional regulation, social interaction and sensory needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to plan and deliver activities.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Term time only, 10.5 hours per week. (Tuesday - Thursday, 9am - 11.30am Friday 9am - 12.00pm)

To commence as soon as possible

Interview date: 28 th September 2026

Maltese Road Primary School is part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust and is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and capable learning support assistant who will have a positive impact on the children that they work with. Previous experience is highly desirable but not essential. You will be joining a team of hard working, friendly and adaptable LSAs working under the direction of class teachers supporting in lessons and running interventions.

We are seeking a calm, patient, and committed candidate to provide dedicated support for a child with ASD and ADHD, presenting with complex social, emotional, communication, and learning needs. The child requires a high level of adult support to communicate his wants and needs and to understand the world around him

The successful candidate will be able to provide clear routines, firm but compassionate boundaries, and skilled co-regulation, particularly during transitions, periods of uncertainty, or times of heightened anxiety.

The role involves providing close support to help the child maintain attention, engage with learning tasks, and develop independence. The successful candidate will support emotional regulation, social interaction, and sensory needs, using structured strategies and movement breaks where appropriate. You will play a key role in creating a predictable, nurturing, and emotionally safe learning environment in which the child can build confidence and thrive.

Suitable candidates will be able to interact with a wide range of children and use their own interpersonal skills to encourage the most from the children. Supporting groups of pupils and individuals including those with additional needs.

Also be able to work as part of a team and able to liaise with other members of staff. The successful applicant will be organised with good communication skills, able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and understand the professional nature of the role.

Together with the above attributes, a good standard of English and mathematics is required.

Qualifications: good numeracy and literacy skills – (GCSE or equivalent in English and maths are highly desirable).

Visits are warmly welcomed.

Maltese Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.