Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A nurturing primary school in Rayleigh seeks a passionate Learning Support Assistant for a part-time position. The role involves working closely with children, including those with special educational needs, and supporting their learning and development. Candidates should possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to adapt to children's diverse needs. The school offers a caring environment with exciting learning opportunities and a supportive team. Interested applicants can contact the school for more information.

Benefits

Inclusive and nurturing ethos

Creative learning opportunities

Dedicated staff and friendly students

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment.
• Ability to adapt to children's needs.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team.
• Assist in supporting children with SEND needs.
• Lead interventions for small groups.

Skills

Teamwork

Literacy and numeracy

Initiative and flexibility

Communication skills

Ability to work with SEND children

Leadership for small groups

Commitment to raising standards

Job description

Eastwood Primary School and Nursery is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Job Ref No. ECC8823825-122S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Pay Scale 2 Point 2-3

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

Application Close: 19/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Friday 23rd January 2026

Contract Term: Permanent

Contract Type: Part-time (term time only)

Hours per week: 32 ½ hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:20am to 3:20pm (1/2 hour lunch)

Start Date: January 2026

Ofsted (June 2023) stated:

Staff are happy and proud to work at this school. Leaders are considerate of staff's well-being and include staff in decisions that might affect their workload.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our happy and welcoming school. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a school.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Work as part of a team.
• Have a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Show initiative and flexibility.
• Work successfully with young children.
• Model excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the children.
• Work with some children with SEND needs.
• Lead interventions for small groups of children.
• Be committed to raising standards for all children.
• Be able to liaise closely with teachers, support staff, parents and the wider community.
• Follow the school's nurturing ethos.
• Support once a week in our wrap around care.

We can offer:

• An inclusive and nurturing ethos.
• Exciting and creative learning opportunities.
• A committed and dedicated staff.
• Enthusiastic and friendly children and parents / carers.

School and Trust Context:

Eastwood Primary School and Nursery is a nurturing and ambitious primary school where every child is known, valued and supported. The school's values of Nurture. Grow. Achieve. sit at the heart of everything we do and shape the relationships, routines and high expectations across the school. As a trust empowered school within Tenacitas Trust, Eastwood enjoys the strength and support of shared systems while maintaining its unique primary identity, warmth and community spirit.

Please visit our website at www.eastwoodprimaryschool.co.uk and watch our virtual tour at https://youtu.be/GRS1i0h0i34 for an insight into our wonderful school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To book a visit please email Mrs Julie Butterworth, [e-mail], or call the school office on 01702 525137. To apply for this vacancy please email Mrs Julie Butterworth, [e-mail] to request an application form.

Information about the School

Check out our website and view the school video on the link below:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRS1i0h0i34

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 R PERMAN
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 5UT Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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