Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Basildon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Basildon is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in class. The position offers 28 hours and 45 minutes per week with a salary of £17,042 - £17,312 plus allowances. Applicants should have at least 3 GCSEs including Maths and English, and experience in EYFS/Primary settings is preferred. This role is perfect for candidates looking to make a positive impact in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• EYFS/Primary experience is preferred.
• The candidate should show initiative in their working environment.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Learning Assistants and Teachers.
• Support pupils in a classroom environment.

Skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

GCSE Math and English

Education

3 or more GCSE's, including Maths & English at A-C grade

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2611-168 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Point 5-6

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

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 3/3/2026

EYFS/Primary Class Based Learning Support Assistant Essex

Actual Salary £17,042 - £17,312 PLUS Outer Fringe Allowance £485

Hours: 28 hours 45mins per week (39 weeks per year plus holiday entitlement)

8.35am-3.20pm

Ghyllgrove Primary School is a vibrant and growing school with an excellent reputation in its community.

We are a successful and supportive school that strives to achieve the best for its children through continually aiming to improve our own skills and talents. We provide excellent support with a welcoming induction programme and continuing professional development oppurtunities driven by our skilled teams.

Due to our continuing growth Ghyllgrove Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable person with high expectations of all pupils and themselves. It is important that you are able to work collaboratively as part of a team with other Learning Assistants and Teachers.

The successful candidates will also need:

• 3 or more GCSE's, including Maths & English at A-C grade
• Show initiative in their working environment
• EYFS/Primary experience (preferred)

For more information, please review the job description attached.

Visits to our school are welcome and can be scheduled by contacting our HR Nicole Curtis on 01268 450067 or by email [e-mail].

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people. Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued. The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment. The safer recruitment process will be adhered to.

How to apply

Please apply online via Essex School Jobs.

If you would prefer, you can download the application form before completing and returning to HR at [e-mail] or by post to:

Ghyllgrove Primary School

The Gore

Basildon

SS14 2BG

Information about the School

Ghyllgrove Community Primary School and Resource Base for Deaf children is a special place where the staff are dedicated to providing the best for all the children. We aim to ensure that our children are safe, happy and allowed to achieve, by providing a well structured engaging curriculum and by positively promoting good behaviour.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all children develop a love of learning, as well as respect and care for one another.

We believe that a partnership between parents, families and school is one of the most important relationships, to ensure that the children are able to fulfill their potential. The school is proud of its links with other agencies within our community to support all our families and children.

We employ more than 100 teaching and support staff and seek to hire, develop and continue our retention of the best suitable people to create a diverse, creative and non-discriminative environment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect to ensure the very best in the delivery of excellent learning and teaching to our pupils.

We are delighted that you have taken the opportunity to consider us as your future employer and hope that we have given you an insight in to the daily life of our school. Should you require further information please contact the school main office on 01268 450067.

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.

Main Office - 01268 450067
The Gore
Ghyllgrove, Basildon
Essex, SS14 2BG Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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