Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide support for students with special educational needs. The role involves promoting positive behaviour, implementing learning activities, and supporting individual pupil needs. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and relevant educational qualifications. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and a commitment to personal development. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Access to CPD programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

Access to pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• A positive 'can-do' attitude and inclusive values are required.
• Team player with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies.
• Interact with and support pupils according to individual needs.
• Implement planned learning activities and adjust as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics (grade 4 or equivalent)

Good general standard of education – GCSEs or equivalent and A Levels or equivalent

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5416-407S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Points 5-6

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

Application Close: 09/01/2026 (Midday) Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Contract: GAP Year (fixed for a year) OR Permanent role

If applying as GAP Year student, please confirm on application under 'Information in support of this application'

Hours: 26 hours 40 minutes

Salary: Scale 3 points 5-6. Depending on years' service, actual salary will be £15,809 – £16,060 per annum

Start Date: 2 February 2026

Closing Date: 12 Noon 9th January 2026

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, caring and energetic person to join our Learning Support Faculty. The team are dedicated, positive and friendly. You should be approachable, patient and understanding to support identified students with special educational needs and/or disabilities to enable them to access the curriculum.

Many of our Learning Support Assistants have had the opportunity to progress into Teaching with our Teacher Training schemes.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
• Interact with and support pupils according to individual needs and skills
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils' responses as appropriate
• Additional duties are outlined in the full Job Description

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent communication skills
• A positive 'can-do' attitude, inclusive values and a great sense of humour
• A team player with good organisational skills
• English and Mathematics (at least GCSE grade 4 or equivalent)
• Good general standard of education – GCSEs or equivalent and A Levels or equivalent

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family‑friendly policies with discussion of flexible working arrangements at the point of hire
• Benefits platform offering valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP access

Contact

For more information about the school, please visit www.boswells-school.com or contact Maria Williams at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, safety, and spiritual and cultural development of children and young people. It promotes equality of opportunity and community cohesion, appreciates and values diversity, and upholds the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs. All staff, volunteers and other workers are expected to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The school will conduct searches for publicly available information on shortlisted candidates in line with recommended practice.

Information about the School

The Boswells School is a large 11‑18 secondary school serving the north Chelmsford area. It is an extremely popular, oversubscribed converter academy with an excellent reputation in the local and wider community. The school was graded ‘Good’ in every area by OFSTED in February 2017 and is working towards becoming a truly great school.

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.

School Contact Information

Maria Williams
The Boswells School
Burnham Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 6LY
Telephone: [phone] EXT 384
Email: [e-mail]