Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A friendly school in Thundersley is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to help pupils with moderate and complex needs. This part-time position involves working closely with students and staff to create a supportive learning environment. Candidates should possess a caring and enthusiastic nature, with required qualifications in English and Maths at GSCE level C or equivalent. Flexibility and prior experience with special needs are preferred. This role offers essential support within a nurturing educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with moderate to complex needs is advantageous.
• Candidate should have GSCE in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in a special school environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Contribute to creating a positive learning environment.

Skills

Caring nature

Enthusiastic attitude

Flexibility

Sense of humour

Experience with pupils with special needs

Education

English and Maths at GSCE level C or equivalent

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7036-131 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Point 5-6 £17,635- £19,172(actual)

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

Application Close: 06/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: tbc

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly school as a Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will be working with pupils in our thriving special school for pupils with moderate and complex needs.

Someone with a caring, enthusiastic, flexible nature, combined with a sense of humour would be ideal. Experience of working with pupils with special needs would be an advantage.

English and Maths at GSCE level C or equivalent are required for this post.

You will work either Monday to Friday 8.50am to 3.05pm (30 mins unpaid lunch), plus Tuesday 3.15pm to 4.15pm for a staff. 29 hours 45 mins per week, term time only, or Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.05pm (30 mins unpaid lunch), plus Tuesday 3.15pm to 4.15pm for a staff meeting. 31 hours 25 mins per week.

The hours to be worked will be confirmed at interview, but please state if you have a preference.

Please apply through the Essex School Jobs Website.

Information about the School

Cedar Hall School is an innovative and forward looking all age (5-16) Special Foundation School, which provides education for pupils who primarily experience global, moderate learning difficulties, but may also experience a range of other needs such as autistic spectrum disorders and speech and language difficulties.

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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Cedar Hall School
Hart Road
Thundersley, Benfleet
Essex, SS7 3UQ Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]