Learning Support Assistant (Permanent Contract)

Prospero Teaching; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are seeking a caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a busy secondary school in Upminster. You will support students aged 11-16 across the curriculum, delivering targeted interventions to help pupils progress academically and socially.

The role requires a patient and proactive approach, with strong teamwork and safeguarding commitment. This is a full-time, permanent position with school hours from 8:30am to 3:45pm, offering a competitive rate of pay in a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Knowledge of Moderate Learning Difficulties and Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs in lessons across the curriculum.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support academic progress and personal development.
• Encourage communication, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Assist pupils in developing social skills through structured support programmes and social hubs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Area: Upminster, Havering
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive rates of pay
Working hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm

Brief description

Support students aged 11-16 in a welcoming secondary school environment, delivering targeted interventions and personalised learning support to help pupils achieve academic and social success.

About the school

This long-established secondary school in Upminster is rated Good by Ofsted and serves a diverse local community. Housed in an excellent historic building, the school combines traditional values with a modern approach to education. With a strong leadership team and a supportive staff culture, the school is committed to providing every student with the opportunities and support they need to thrive.

About the role

Prospero Teaching are seeking a caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a successful secondary school in Upminster. Working with students aged 11-16, you will provide both classroom and small group support for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and social development needs. The school offers a range of targeted interventions and social hub provisions designed to promote confidence, independence and positive social interaction.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Support students with additional learning needs in lessons across the curriculum
• Deliver targeted interventions to support academic progress and personal development
• Encourage communication, confidence and engagement in learning
• Assist pupils in developing social skills through structured support programmes and social hubs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams
• Promote a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment

Requirements

The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• Knowledge of Moderate Learning Difficulties and Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.