Learning Support Assistant

Great Baddow High School; Writtle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Maltese Road Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic learning support assistant to join a supportive team. The role involves assisting in lessons and running interventions, with 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD, and working with groups and individuals including those with additional needs.

Term-time only, 9.00–12.00, five mornings per week, 15 hours total. Previous experience is desirable but not essential. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
• 1:1 support to develop understanding of the world around them.
• Interacting with a wide range of children and using interpersonal skills to maximise learning.

Responsibilities

• Support in lessons and run interventions.
• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD diagnosis.
• Support groups of pupils and individuals including those with additional needs.
• Liaise with other staff and work as part of a team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Term time only, 5 mornings per week, 15 hours, 9.00 – 12.00pm

To commence asap

Interview date: 9 th October 2026

Maltese Road Primary School is part of The Eveleigh LINK 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.

This contract is fixed term until 31.08.2031 as working with a pupil with an ASD diagnosis who is pre-verbal. 1:1 support is needed to develop their understanding of the world around them. 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.

Suitable candidates will need to be able to work as part of a team and be 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).

Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.

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.