Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking ambitious and effective Learning Support Assistants. This role is part-time or full-time and is designed for individuals ready to inspire and make a difference in students' lives. Candidates should have a track record of high academic achievement, a commitment to children's welfare, and the ability to work in a dynamic team. Salary ranges from £21,575 to £21,968 annually, with opportunities for professional development and a modern learning environment.

Qualifications

• An excellent practitioner who can enthuse and inspire.
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of leading improvement.
• Dynamic, innovative and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Join a skilled, creative and supportive team.
• Work within a brand new, well‑resourced specialist learning environment.
• Make a real difference to the lives of young people.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

Passionate about raising aspirations

High-level interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC4470-262 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: TBC

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

Application Close: 31/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: ongoing

We are seeking to appoint ambitious, highly effective and experienced Learning Support Assistants to join our very successful, heavily over‑subscribed Multi‑Academy Trust with an outstanding ethos where staff are supported to become the best.

These positions are available at Tabor Academy, Panfield Lane, Braintree, CM7 5XP

At Loxford School Trust we believe our pioneering and rigorous learning environment, and commitment to innovation provides our students with the opportunity to realise their full potential. We innovate, we challenge and we ensure success.

Our commitment to your professional development can be seen in our Investors in People status. We treat children as individuals and we are strongly committed to equality of opportunity. Rated recently as ‘outstanding’ for a second time by Ofsted, our high VA scores have been commended and our academic attainment continues to improve. We have maintained this level of excellence and have recently moved into a brand new learning environment.

Our ICT rich environment promotes learning both in the classroom and elsewhere. You will have the exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated, supportive and well qualified team of teachers and support staff.

Like us, you will be dynamic, innovative and hardworking. You will also have exceptional knowledge on attendance legislation, a desire to positively impact upon students' learning and a firm commitment to high academic achievement. Above all you will be dedicated to giving all our students an outstanding education.

Success Criteria

• An excellent practitioner who can enthuse and inspire.
• Passionate about raising aspirations and improving educational life chances.
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of leading improvement.
• A role model and champion of learning.
• Clear‑thinking and outward‑looking.
• Dynamic, innovative and hardworking.
• A leader who is able to demonstrate high‑level interpersonal skills.

What You Will Do

• Join a skilled, creative and supportive team.
• Be part of a forward thinking organisation with Training School status.
• Have a chance to shape the future of the area.
• Work within a brand new, well‑resourced specialist learning environment.
• Be given the opportunity to develop personally and professionally.
• Make a real difference to the lives of young people.

Please feel free to visit our school website on www.loxford.net.

The post is Term Time Only – 39 working weeks (paid at 40 weeks) and 45.4 contractual weeks – and 31.25 hours per week. Grade 2 above the mid‑point (SCP 5‑6), which equates to £21,575 – £21,968 PA and £16,307.34 – £16,604.00 pro rata.

If you have any questions regarding the post or are unable to apply online, please contact Mrs Helena Byrne – PA to the Head Teacher / HR Officer on 01376 554383 or email at [e-mail].

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS record check.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable applications for the post.

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.

Sara Bayly
Panfield Lane, Braintree
Essex, CM7 5XP
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]