Part-time Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Canvey Island; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Epsilon Star Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join Lubbins Park Primary School and Nursery on Canvey Island, Essex. This part-time role (20 hours per week, 9am-1pm) starts immediately and offers the opportunity to work with a welcoming team and contribute to inclusive education.

You will support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, develop social and emotional skills, and help create a calm, encouraging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs to overcome barriers to learning.
• Ability to develop social and emotional skills based on individual needs.
• Passion for supporting children of all needs and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Developing social/emotional skills of pupils based on individual needs.
• Supporting individual children with a range of Special Educational Needs to overcome barriers to learning and to close gaps in education.
• A passion for supporting children of all needs and abilities.
• The ability to work on a variety of activities with groups of pupils.
• Providing pupils with a calm, supportive and encouraging environment in which to learn and grow.

Skills

Special Educational Needs support

Pupil engagement

Calm learning environment

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-196 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: LG Pay Scale, Point Range 4-7

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: W/c 12th October 2026

Working hours: 20 hours per week - Monday to Friday: 9am - 1pm

Paid weeks: 44.7

Start date: As soon as possible

The Epsilon Star Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an expericenced Learning Support Assistant to join Lubbins Park Primary School and Nursery, based in Canvey Island, Essex.

Lubbins Park Primary School and Nurseryis a popular and friendly school that strongly believes in providing children with exciting, creative and diverse learning experiences, which build their enthusiasm for education and help them to grow positively as Global Citizens.

The tasks of a learning support assistant can be diverse, however typical responsibilities will include:

• Developing social/emotional skills of pupils based on individual needs.


• Supporting individual children with a range of Special Educational Needs to overcome barriers to learning and to close gaps in education.


• A passion for supporting children of all needs and abilities.


• The ability to work on a variety of activities with groups of pupils.


• Providing pupils with a calm, supportive and encouraging environment in which to learn and grow

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work alongside a welcoming, dedicated and supportive team as well as a strong professional development ethos and caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is of primary importance to the school and the Trust. We are committed to safer recruitment practice and full pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be completed for the successful candidate.

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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HR Team
Epsilon Star Multi Academy Trust
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Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet
Essex, SS7 5PS Telephone: [phone]
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