Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Shorefields; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a caring and professional Learning Support Assistant to support children with their learning and development. This part-time position offers a gross annual salary of £14,744.56 and involves working closely with students, including those with special educational needs. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and fun-loving staff team, boasting opportunities to develop their skills in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Dedicated, fun-loving staff team

Working with children with outstanding behaviour

A broad and balanced curriculum

Technology-driven learning environment

Qualifications

• Required a high standard of English and Mathematics.
• Willingness to work with children aged 4-11, including special needs.
• Availability for after-school training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups across the school.
• Supervise children during lunchtime care indoors and outdoors.
• Provide intimate care if required.

Skills

Friendly

Adaptability

Approachability

Humour

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics Grade C/4 or above

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2624-97 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 23/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Thursday 26th June Shortlisting Starts: 23/06/2025

The post is 39 weeks - this is term time plus 5 inset days , working hours 8:40am - 1:35pm Mon - Fri

24.35 paid hours per week. Scale 3. Actual Annual Gross Salary inc outer fringe £14744.56 (subject to the 2025 LG Pay Award)

We are looking for a caring, professional, and positive individual to join our team and support our fantastic children with their learning and development.

Our LSAs play a vital role across the school, including in our Reception class, supporting both individual pupils and small groups. This post also includes lunchtime supervision and care, both outdoors and in the dining hall.

What We Offer:

• Truly wonderful children with outstanding behaviour
• A dedicated, fun-loving, and professional staff team
• A bespoke, broad and balanced curriculum, underpinned by a strong ethos
• The unique rewards of working in a school with an Enhanced Provision for Speech and Language
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and expertise
• A forward-thinking school that embraces technology and prides itself on being different

What We're Looking For:

• A high standard of English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
• Someone who is friendly, adaptable, approachable, and has a good sense of humour
• A willingness to work with children aged 4-11, including those with special educational needs
• A readiness to provide intimate care if required
• Availability to attend occasional after-school training sessions (in lieu of INSET days)
• A positive approach to supporting learning indoors and outdoors - come rain or shine!

If this sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early applications are encouraged, as we are looking to appoint as soon as possible.

To find out more about us, please visit our website: www.westhorndon.essex.sch.uk and follow us on X: @westhorndonprim

Information about the School

West Horndon Primary School is a welcoming, warm and friendly one form entry local authority primary school. We are located just outside Brentwood in Essex. We also have a 20 pupil Enhanced Provision for children with speech and language difficulties.

We are committed to recruitment procedures which safeguard children.

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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