Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - GBP 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Colchester is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will support student learning, behavior, and emotional needs while demonstrating effective communication skills. This part-time role, with a starting salary of £17,320.03 to £18,538.18 per annum, offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive working environment. The school values commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Career progression

Recognition of continuous service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting learners.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Previous experience in education is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning and behavior.
• Assist in emotional needs and overall welfare of students.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Skills

Empathy

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English to Grade 4 and above (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3823-185S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Thurrock Band A

Position Start Date: 23/03/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 20/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 2nd March 2026

Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026

Salary - Thurrock Band A, Point 1 - Point 6

£17,320.03 - £18,538.18 actual salary per annum

31 hours and 15 minutes per week

Term time only - 37 weeks per year

A new opportunity has arisen, for a Learning Support Assistant to join our successful team! Stanford-le-Hope Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, committed and flexible Learning Support Assistant to support student learning.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience and show a commitment to supporting learners to improve educational outcomes. This role would be suited to someone personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate, creative, and motivated with a positive outlook, able to remain calm under pressure.
• Committed to supporting pupils' learning, behaviour, emotional needs, and overall welfare.
• Dedicated to raising outcomes for all students through innovation and continuous improvement.
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational and written skills, able to multi-task effectively.
• An enthusiastic team player with good classroom management and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Have GCSE's in Maths and English to Grade 4 and above (or equivalent)

Stanford-le-Hope Primary School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

• Recognition of continuous service
• 2-week October half term
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools
• Relocation packageof up to£8,000for new employeesrentingorbuyingaproperty(where applicable)
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding,please apply nowor you can request a visit of the school. For more information speak toAnna Brown at [e-mail] call 01375 648907.

Stanford-le-Hope Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website,Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026 at midday

Interview Date: Monday 2nd March 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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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Mrs Trina Hilliard, HR Officer
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School
Copland Road , Stanford-le-Hope
Essex, SS17 0DF Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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