Part-time Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Leigh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role involves supporting pupils in their learning journey, ensuring they have access to all necessary resources and activities. The school prides itself on its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals and offers extensive professional development opportunities. With a supportive environment and a focus on well-being, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives. If you're enthusiastic about education and ready to inspire young minds, this role is for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Fitness Suite Access

Swimming Pool Access

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils in accessing learning activities.
• Promote physical and mental well-being of students.

Skills

Child Support

Motivational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8825414-145
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: £23,988 FTE, Actual salary £19,202

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

Application Close: 23/05/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: W/C 2nd June 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our ever-growing department to motivate and inspire pupils to achieve their best.

The Position

We are looking for someone who would enjoy working to enable pupils' access to learning by supervising and assisting pupils (one to one and in small groups) across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities. To promote the development of the physical and mental well-being of pupils as directed by a teacher.

Our School

The school itself is an oversubscribed high achieving school in Leigh on Sea and offers teachers the chance to develop their craft as subject teachers. There is great value placed on the experience of learning; extensive CPD opportunities are available both internally and externally and are tailored to meet the individual needs of teachers. The pupils who attend the school are impressive, well-mannered, and caring.

As a school, we are committed to developing the whole person. The academy is a place where leadership support staff to really engage pupils in their learning and develop as a teacher. Staff mobility is incredibly low. We value our staff and understand the pressures associated with teaching, as such, staff mobility is incredibly low. The academy also provides a range of well-being support and facilities including use of the fitness suite, swimming pool and Employee Assistance Programme.

The Candidate

If you would like to work in a friendly, supportive environment, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply now or visit our website for more information: www.eastwoodacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 23rd May 2025

We reserve the right to interview strong candidates on receipt of application and make an appointment before the closing date.

The Eastwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory 'Enhanced with a Barred List Check' through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

EPAT is a cross-phase ‘Starter Trust’, providing high quality educational provision, standards and outcomes in local schools. It was formed on 1st February 2017, through a collaborative partnership between The Eastwood Academy (a secondary converter academy) and Bournemouth Park Primary School (a maintained primary school).

The Eastwood Academy's ethos - ‘Believe, Succeed, Together’ - is based on the belief that all pupils can and will succeed in a supportive and valuing learning environment.

Locally, The Eastwood Academy is the highest performing non-selective school, regularly outperforming selective schools. Nationally, it ranks in the top 10% of schools for pupil progress over the last 3 years.

It was rated ‘outstanding’ in all categories in a December 2018 Ofsted inspection.

Bournemouth Park Academy is a rapidly improving non-selective primary school in Southend, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2016 and ranked among the top 100 most improved primary schools in the country.

The Eastwood Park Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online search as part of safeguarding procedures. The successful candidate will need to undertake pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

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Contact

Tracey Eve
Rayleigh Road
Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 5UU
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]