SEND Learning Support Assistant — Nurture & Inclusion

Thameside Primary School; Grays; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week October half term

CPD opportunities

LGPS eligibility

Job summary

Thameside Primary School in Grays is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs during term-time. The role is 30 hours 50 minutes per week, 8.40am–3.20pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. It is fixed-term until 31 August 2027, with start on 5 October 2026.

The successful candidate will assist with planning learning activities, supervise pupils, and support their social and emotional development within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above
• Experience with children with Special Educational Needs
• Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively
• Willingness to provide personal care as needed

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to engage in learning activities and improve outcomes
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students in the classroom
• Model high conduct standards and positive pupil behaviour
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and maintain records
• Follow health, safety and safeguarding policies
• Establish positive relationships with pupils

Skills

Communication

Nurture approach

Planning

Organisation

Behaviour management

ICT

Record keeping

Personal care

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade 4+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thameside Primary School in Grays is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs during term-time. The role is 30 hours 50 minutes per week, 8.40am–3.20pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. It is fixed-term until 31 August 2027, with start on 5 October 2026.

The successful candidate will assist with planning learning activities, supervise pupils, and support their social and emotional development within a nurturing environment.