Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term Maternity)

Shorefields; Wickford; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wickford is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a maternity cover position, starting September 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to support students with educational needs, fostering a calm and encouraging learning environment while gaining valuable experience in teaching and child support. Candidates will benefit from a dynamic school community dedicated to enhancing students' educational experiences, with additional perks and a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contribution

Access to the Cycle to Work scheme

Eye test vouchers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Annual onsite flu vaccination programme

Free tea and coffee daily

Discounted Tastecard subscription

Wellbeing week every half term

Qualifications

• Experience in working in schools is an advantage.
• Ideal for individuals looking to enter Education.
• Opportunities to gain skills for teaching careers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with Educational Needs.
• Assist in the classroom and small groups.
• Contribute to a calm and professional learning environment.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Calm approach

Professionalism

Education

TA/LSA qualifications

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5407-807 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £9,557 to £9,862

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 29/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: ASAP

Job Title
Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Fixed Term Cover)
Grade/Salary
Scale 2&3 points 4-6 depending on experience Actual Salary £9,557 - £9,862 per annum

Plus Outer Fringe Allowance £276 per annum
Hours
17 hours 20 mins per week. Term Time Only (38 weeks) Monday, Wednesday, 8.30am to 3.10pm

Friday 8.30am to 3.00pm
Date Required
01 September 2025
Closing Date
Sunday 29th June 2025 at midnight
Interview Date
Immediately on receipt of suitable applications
Reporting To
SEND Manager

Details

We are looking to recruit to our well-established SEND team and Learning Support Assistant. We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm and a calm, consistent and professional approach to provide support to those with Educational Needs, both in the classroom and in small groups.

Whilst experience working in schools and TA/LSA qualifications are an advantage, this post will provide an ideal opportunity for you to gain experience working within a school and with a wide range of young people. The post is suited to people looking to move into Education, including those looking to develop skills and gaining experience in preparation for a career in teaching.

For further details please refer to the applicant pack

Information about the School

Our school is making rapid progress since its inspection in November 2022. A recent review by the Local Authority commented on the ‘sea change’ noted in students’ behaviour and the culture and ethos of the school. Our 2023 outcomes were the best set of Key Stage 4 results achieved by Year 11 students since 2016. Our Year 7 intake continues to be oversubscribed, with a waiting list.

Our school is a strong, caring community underpinned by our three core values of achieve, enrich and prepare. Our school’s culture is focused on the principles of high expectations and aspirations for all members of our community; actions and conversations, however difficult, are always underpinned by kindness; that we communicate and share success; that we value each other’s views and opinions; decisions are evidence based and student centred.

Our Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory medical checks and 2 satisfactory references.

About the Trust

We are a successful Multi Academy Trust based in the South-East of Essex and currently manage four local secondary schools. Each school within our Trust is a place where we believe in the power of education to transform lives.

Our philosophy is centred around the belief that schools can achieve better educational outcomes for students by working together as a collective entity. The Compass Trust is founded on the principles of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, with the aim of providing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables schools to flourish and students to succeed.

Additional Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will be entitled to the following benefits (*Subject to eligibility criteria)

• Employer Pension Contribution• Access to the “Cycle to Work” scheme• Eye test vouchers in partnership with Specsavers• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (includes confidential counselling and online discounts)• Virtual GP Access - including minors 16 and under• Annual onsite flu vaccination programme• Free tea and coffee provided daily and cake on Fridays• Discounted Tastecard subscription• A Wellbeing week every half term (this includes no afterschool meetings)

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this, please contact Ann Pullin, PA to the Headteacher on 01268 627848 or via email to [e-mail]

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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Naz Choudhury
The Bromfords School
Grange Avenue, Wickford
Essex, SS12 0LZ Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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