Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Braintree; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Braintree seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience and effective communication skills while working with pupils, forming positive relationships and contributing to their learning. This part-time position offers a fixed-term contract until August 2026 with flexibility and teamwork encouraged. Additional training will be provided by the Inclusion team.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safeguarding.
• Experience in working with children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs.
• Form positive relationships with staff and pupils.
• Work with individual pupils and groups in the class.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient attitude

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexibility

Love of working with children

Job description

Overview

Job Ref No. ECC2150-211S | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: Scale 2 - 3, Points 4 - 6
Position Start Date: Immediate | Contract Type: Part-time | Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 23/02/2026 (Midday) | Date of Interviews: Thursday 5 March 2026 | Shortlisting Starts: 24/02/2026

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026 (with potential extension).

Role and Responsibilities

We wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support children with special educational needs. The successful applicant will need to have a patient, positive and kind attitude, with excellent communication skills and a genuine love of working with children. You will work as part of a team, be calm, flexible and dedicated, and form positive relationships with staff and children. You will work with individual pupils and with other children in the class to support their learning. The successful candidate will receive training from the Inclusion team.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Patient, positive and kind attitude with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work calmly, flexibly and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and building positive relationships with staff and pupils
• Love of working with children

Application Process and Contacts

If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Bethan Ball, Assistant Headteacher & SENCo, by emailing [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close the post before the stated date if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your online application form as soon as possible.

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 Information

Our school is a four-form entry junior school catering for children aged 7-11. We work in close partnership with our neighbouring infant school and other local primary schools. Our environment is calm and purposeful, and we promote the social, moral and cultural development of children to build confidence, independence and resilience. Our core values are respect, trust, responsibility, courage, perseverance and hope. We strive to deliver a rich and creative curriculum and to help every child master core skills in English and mathematics.

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