Learning Support Assistant - Darlinghurst Academy

Belfairs Academy; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leigh-on-Sea is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help students with special educational needs. This part-time position offers a salary of £17,508 annually for 30 hours per week during term time. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to inclusive education and have experience working with children. Closing date for applications is November 23, 2025.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Childcare voucher scheme

Cycle purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a 1:1 with children preferred.
• Strong commitment to supporting vulnerable students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs in a classroom setting.
• Work closely with teachers to promote inclusive education.

Skills

Commitment to inclusive education

Experience with children with SEN or SEMH

Approachability and resilience

Firm but fair approach

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Darlinghurst Academy

Belfairs Academy, Leigh-on-Sea

Job Ref No. ECC8825434-618S

Position Type: Teaching/Child Support

Pay Range: LGPS 4

Position Start Date: 05/01/2026

Contract Type: Part-time

Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 23/11/2025 Midnight

Date of Interviews: 27/11/2025

Job Description

SEN Learning Support Assistant (Term-time only)

Pay range: LGPS 4 (pro‑rated)

FTE £25,185 (Actual Salary £17,508 per annum)

30 hours per week 08:30 to 15:20

Start: January 2026 – 12 month contract

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work with a range of needs. Experience with children with SEN or SEMH will support this role.

You will need a strong commitment to inclusive education and some experience of working with children or as a 1:1.

You will be approachable, resilient, and able to support our vulnerable students as well as our most able. A firm but fair approach and a commitment to support the Trust are essential.

Legra Academy Trust provides high quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in Essex. Working together, we make a huge impact on the lives and education of both our young people and staff. We are committed to providing professional development for both our staff and governors to achieve sustainable improvement.

We are offering a position to join our dedicated team at Darlinghurst Academy.

Darlinghurst Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, online social media checks and satisfactory references.

Darlinghurst Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Closing Date for Applications: 23rd November 2025

Information about the School

Belfairs is a vibrant Academy with 1400 students on roll from 11‑18 yrs. We were graded a “good” school by Ofsted in 2013. We are a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed academy in southeast England with high quality and well‑resourced facilities. Our staff enjoy excellent opportunities for career development and a childcare voucher and cycle purchase scheme through salary sacrifice.

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.

Contact Information

Emma Lipscombe

Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea

Essex, SS9 3TG

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]