Learning Support Assistant

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

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2024-242

Position Type: Teaching/Child Support

Pay Range: Actual Pro Rata Salary £17,916 - £19,862

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midday

Working Pattern: Part Time, 17.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 11.15am - 2.45pm

GLC Academy: Gateway Primary Free School

Gateway Primary Free School is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

Responsibilities

• Strong, enthusiastic, committed and creative classroom-based Learning Support Assistant.
• Work flexibly taking direction from the class teachers and SENCo in adapting and planning activities to take students' learning forward.
• Provide small group provision and intervention for SEND pupils.
• Support the emotional and social development of the young people.
• Carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child's needs.
• Proactive in dealing with students and identifying groups or individuals who may be falling behind in their learning.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is essential.
• Good standard of education; Maths and English GCSE grades A - C, or equivalent.
• Excellent classroom support in literacy, numeracy and behavioural needs.
• Good organisation and inter-personal skills.
• Good knowledge of ICT.
• Committed to high achievement from students and themselves.

Watch our video for an insight into our academy: https://youtu.be/rnymR1LxuZ4

Read the latest Ofsted Report here: https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC

• £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [LSA's applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of six months.]
• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2 week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free Access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

Application Process

To apply for this position please complete an online application form. Visit our website and complete the form: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0197

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• To identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;
• To verify employment history;

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Information about the School

The Gateway Primary Free School is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.

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.

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.