Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Briscoe Primary School & Nursery; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atrium, based at Briscoe Primary School & Nursery, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team in Basildon.

The successful candidate will be educated to NVQ level 2 in learning/support/early years, have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, and experience with children in a school setting. The role is fixed term until 18 December 2026, with 12 hours per week across Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ level 2 in learning/support/early years or equivalent qualification/experience.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Team player

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ level 2 in learning/support/early years

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Job description

Fixed term contract until 18th December 2026 (with the possibility of extension)

Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (12 hours per week).

The Atrium is an early intervention, enhanced partnership provision for children with social, emotional and mental health challenges. We work across South Essex to offer support to schools, pupils and families with an aim to help children rediscover a love of learning, grow in confidence and begin to thrive in their mainstream school.

https://hearts-atrium.uk/

The Atrium, based at Briscoe Primary School & Nursery are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and hard-working team.

The successful candidate must:

• be educated to NVQ level 2 in learning/support/early years, NNEB or equivalent qualification/experience
• have a minimum qualification of English and Maths at GCSE level C or above (or equivalent)
• have experience of working with children, ideally in a school setting
• put the needs of our children at the forefront of all you do
• demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
• have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to children, parents and other adults
• have a passion for developing individual learning and encouraging pupils to achieve their best
• be a team player
• have some knowledge of strategies to support behaviour

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date, should we receive enough suitable applicants.

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974