Learning Support Assistant (Personal Care)

Teaching Vacancies; Essex; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local academy is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant (Personal Care) to provide support for SEND students. The role offers an opportunity to work in a successful academy, focusing on the progress and well-being of students. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade. You will benefit from a supportive environment and professional development opportunities. The position requires commitment and enthusiasm for fostering teaching and learning.

Benefits

Highly supportive and friendly environment

Opportunities for Financial training and development

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

Up to 25% Gym Membership

Free staff car park

Health and wellbeing support

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade GCSE.
• Events of further qualifications desirable.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic with commitment to student development.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and well-being of SEND students.
• Assist in fostering a positive learning environment.
• Work in accordance with the job description for Learning Support Assistant.

Skills

Commitment to student welfare

Ability to foster learning

Hardworking and enthusiastic

Education

GCSE Maths and English (minimum C grade)

Further relevant qualifications (TA qualification, childcare)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Learning Support Assistant (Personal Care) to start as soon as possible on a permanent basis. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong SEND department in our highly successful academy which holds a good Ofsted status.

The core purpose of the role is to support the progress, learning, achievement and wellbeing of SEND students in line with the National Curriculum, codes of practice and academy policies and procedures.

Personal Qualities

The successful applicant should have qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification. It is desirable that the applicant has further relevant qualifications e.g. TA qualification, qualification in child care or A levels/Level 3 qualifications.

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

Responsibilities of the post holder will be in accordance with the Learning Support Assistant (Personal Care) job description.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home‑life and work‑related issues)
• CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
• Up to 25% Gym Membership
• Free staff car park
• Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
• Access to Workplace Health Champions
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Remuneration and Working Time

The hours of work required for the role are 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.10pm, term time only (38 weeks per year).

Annual salary for a Learning Support Assistant will be in accordance with the academy Local Government Pay Scale, which for appointment for a full‑time post currently involves a salary of up to £24,488 salary pro‑rata (Band 2 Point 14‑16 2025/26 pay awards). However, the actual salary offered will be £16,103 salary, pro‑rata equivalent of point 14 including an allowance for holiday pay.

Further details about the role

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email Mrs Dorcas Ologunde, Director of Human Resources, [e-mail], to arrange a telephone conversation. The Director of Human Resources will be pleased to discuss the post and provide further information about the academy.

To apply, please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (https://plumetrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0115). This must be completed and submitted to [e-mail] by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CVs or third‑party application forms will not be accepted).

Closing Date: noon Monday, 12 January 2026 at 12:00 midday.

Interviews are likely to take place during that week commencing Monday, 12 January 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. The Plume Academy welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and immigration checks, together with the receipt of references and health clearances.