Part-time Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

St Teresa's is seeking committed Learning Support Assistants to enhance student learning at Lansdowne Primary Academy. Successful candidates will provide vital support within classrooms, adapt learning activities, and aid the emotional development of students with special educational needs. The role includes a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive working environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

£1000 Golden Hello

Staff well-being programme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Long service awards

Paid 'My Day' each year

Access to high-quality resources

Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff

Free access to Fitness Suite

GLC Staff Nursery

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Good standard of education including GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Experience in providing support for SEND pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in adapting activities for students.
• Work with small groups for SEND provision.
• Conduct observations to evaluate child needs.

Skills

Classroom support

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

ICT knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Maths GCSE grades A - C

English GCSE grades A - C

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2552-310 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Actual Salary £17,361- £19,246]

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

Application Close: 27/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: 31.25 hours, Monday to Friday [Talk to us about flexible working]

Closing Date: 27 June 2025 at Midday

Lansdowne Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

We are looking to appoint strong, enthusiastic, committed and creative classroom-based Learning Support Assistants. Successful candidates will be required to work flexibly taking direction from the class teachers and SENCo in adapting and planning activities to take students' learning forward. Key responsibilities relating to small group provision and intervention for SEND pupils. Our students' needs are at the core of our ethos and successful candidates will be required to support the emotional and social development of the young people they work with.

Candidates must be able to carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child's needs. They must be experienced classroom practitioners proactive in dealing with students and identifying groups or individuals who may be falling behind in their learning.

Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and will have the following:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is essential;

good standard of education; Maths and English GCSE grades A - C, or equivalent;

can provide excellent classroom support in literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs;

good organisation and inter-personal skills;

good knowledge of ICT;

be committed to high achievement from students and themselves.

Watch our video for an insight in to our academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNTalGAxd8Q

You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

£1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [LSA's applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of six months.]

Staff well-being programme: Including access to Perkbox and Westfield Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service

State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning

A paid 'My Day' each year

Excellent career development and training

2 week October half term break

A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching

Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff

Free Access to the Fitness Suite at the Gateway Academy

GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

If you would like to apply for this position, pleaseVisit our website to complete an online application form:https://glc.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-GLC-0156

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

- to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;

- to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Information about the School

Lansdowne Primary AcademyLansdowne RoadTilburyEssex RM18 7QB01375 487200

Head of School: Dan GeorgeNOR 690

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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Kathryn Luckin
Lansdowne Primary Academy , Tilbury
Essex, RM18 7QB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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