Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Basildon is seeking a dedicated learning support assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs and general classroom support. Candidates should have experience with children and a good understanding of positive behaviour management strategies. This part-time position focuses on motivating students and adapting to their individual needs to ensure their success. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential in this supportive role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with learning difficulties.
• Understanding of positive behaviour management strategies.
• Caring and enthusiastic nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Encourage children to achieve their best.
• Deliver learning activities as directed by the teacher.
• Adapt tasks to meet individual needs.

Skills

Motivating children

Supporting wellbeing

Adapting learning activities

Education

Good standard of English and Mathematics

Job description

Position Start Date: 23/02/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 09/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 15th January 2026

We are looking to appoint a learning support assistant to join our happy and hardworking team. This role will provide additional support for pupils with additional learning needs or social and emotional difficulties as well as more general classroom support. This role is likely to interest candidates who enjoy working with children who face considerable challenges with either their learning or managing their behaviour.

We require a member of staff who is flexible as the role will change according to the needs of the school. Interest is particularly welcome from applicants who have experience of working with children and an understanding of positive behaviour management strategies.

Suitable candidates will need to:

• be able to motivate and encourage children to achieve their best.
• support the wellbeing of pupils within the classroom.
• deliver learning activities to pupils as directed by the class teacher/SENCo.
• support pupils, adapting tasks and respond to individual needs.

A good standard of English and Mathematics is essential as is a caring and enthusiastic nature.

To apply please go to www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk and complete the online application form.

Closing date: Friday 9th January midday

This school is committed to:

• 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.

We expect all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.

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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