Part-time Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Braintree is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This part-time role involves working closely with teachers and providing tailored educational support, fostering a caring and effective learning environment. Candidates must have empathy, communication skills, and relevant educational qualifications.

Benefits

Supportive work team

Children who love learning

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities

Beautiful rural location

Caring and happy learning environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's special educational needs.
• High level of empathy and ability to form positive relationships.
• Prepared for educational training.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support in various situations including individual and small group interventions.
• Work closely with Class Teachers and the SENCo.
• Liaise and report to class teacher and SENCo.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship Building

Flexibility

Initiative

Calmness under pressure

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3015-58 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, points 5-6

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

Application Close: 09/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 16/07/2025

Hours: 31.25 per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm for 39 weeks per year

Type:Permanent

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to work with a range of children across the school. You will work closely with Class Teachers and the SENCo to provide learning support in a range of situations including individual and small group internventions out of class and 1:1 support in class. This will be a varied and rewarding role.

The successful candidate will:

• have a high level of empathy and compassion;
• have the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues and children;
• have experience of and is confident in supporting children's special educational needs, including social & emotional;
• be prepared to take on any educational training as required;
• remain calm in challenging situations and work closely as part of a team;
• liaise with and report to the class teacher and SENCo;
• be flexible and solutions focused;
• have good initiative;
• have GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths;
• have a good sense of humour!

We can offer you:

• children who are polite and have a love of learning;
• a small, close-knit and supportive team;
• CPD opportunities;
• a beautiful, rural location;
• a caring and happy learning environment;
• lots of fun and laughter.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the school office by phoning on 01787 237354 or by e-mailing [e-mail]

Information about the School

Please do not send in any CV's. All applications must be made via the online application form.

St. Margaret's is a small village school set in the Essex countryside where the children are at the heart of all we do. We know them well and offer a caring, fulfilling environment with an emphasis on meeting individual needs within a supportive and challenging learning environment where the children feel valued.

We have a strong, Christian ethos and a vision inspired by all our stakeholders which reads:At St. Margaret's Church of England Primary School we seek to develop wisdom, encourage aspiration and promote dignity and acceptance enabling our respectful children to love a life giving back to the community.'Live life in all its fullness.' John 10:10

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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