Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a 1-1 Learning Support Assistant in Braintree to support a child with specific needs. The role includes working with a team under the class teacher's direction, assisting with personal and educational development. Candidates should have qualifications in Maths and English, and all appointments are subject to safeguard checks. This position offers a fixed term contract with hours linked to the child's education needs, requiring a calm and caring approach.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Maths and English are mandatory.
• All candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check.
• Medical clearance and satisfactory references are required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCo.
• Assist the child with personal and educational needs.
• Build effective relationships with staff, parents, and children.
• Show calmness, care, initiative, and flexibility.

Skills

Effective communication

Building relationships

Calm and caring attitude

Initiative and flexibility

Education

Maths and English qualifications

Job description

Overview

1-1 SEN Learning Support Assistant required as soon as possible. SEN LSA positions are fixed term with hours and contract linked to support pupils for the duration of their education within our school.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work 1-1 with a child with specific needs. The post is from 8.45am-3.15pm Mon-Fri, 30 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo.
• Support the child with personal and educational needs.
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with staff, parents and children.
• Be calm, caring and show initiative and flexibility.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Maths and English qualifications required.
• All appointments subject to safer recruitment requirements: enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Application Information

Position start date: Immediate. Application close: 31/01/2026 Midnight. Contact: Mrs Pickard, 01376 321814 or email [e-mail].

Visits are warmly welcomed. The school reserves the right to contact suitable candidates earlier than the specified closing date.

Compensation

Pay Range: Scale 3. Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent. Position Type: Teaching/Child Support.

Commitment

We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.