Learning Support Assistant – Primary School (Part-time)

Shorefields; Southend-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamstel Junior School in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work 30 hours per week during term time. The role supports pupils in a dynamic classroom environment and involves assisting the teacher, delivering phonics interventions, and helping with safeguarding and pupil welfare.

The successful candidate will thrive in a busy, well-resourced school and gain valuable experience in a primary setting, with opportunities for professional development and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school classroom environment.
• Ability to support pupils with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive working relationship with the class teacher and other supporting adults.
• Establish positive relationships with supported pupils and the class in general.
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Programmes for pupils and monitor progress.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs.
• Undertake interventions including phonics under supervision.
• Provide feedback to pupils under teacher guidance.
• Arrange resources for lessons and activities.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom, including lunchtime and break duties.
• Assist class teachers with pupil records and attendance details.
• Attend to pupils' personal needs, welfare and health matters including first aid.
• Liaise with staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
• Escort pupils on educational visits.

Job description

Hamstel Junior School in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work 30 hours per week during term time. The role supports pupils in a dynamic classroom environment and involves assisting the teacher, delivering phonics interventions, and helping with safeguarding and pupil welfare.

The successful candidate will thrive in a busy, well-resourced school and gain valuable experience in a primary setting, with opportunities for professional development and progression.