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Shorefields; Great Bromley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Great Bromley is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to work with a pupil with additional needs. The role involves providing emotional and academic support while employing trauma-informed principles in a friendly environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting neurodivergent children and must be adaptable and patient. The position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on a child's life in a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunity to be part of a hardworking professional staff team

Chance to make a significant impact on a child's life

Supportive leadership team

Commitment to improvement and openness to new ideas

Qualifications

• Experience in a supporting role for children with additional needs.
• Committed to trauma-informed principles and a therapeutic approach.
• Able to reflect thoughtfully and listen attentively.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with additional needs emotionally and academically.
• Adapt to the needs of neurodivergent children and provide consistent support.

Skills

Experience working with children with social, communication and emotional needs

Experience supporting neurodivergent children

Adaptable and responsive

Calm, patient, and enthusiastic

Resourceful and able to work independently

Job description

Job Details

Job Ref No. ECC3032-85S. Position Type: Teaching/Child Support. Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5 - 6. Position Start Date: 23/02/2026. Contract Type: Part-time. Term: Fixed. Application Close: 28/01/2026. Midday Date of Interviews: 4th February 2026. Fixed term linked to an individual pupil with an Education and Health Care Plan. 15.83 hrs per week (Monday - Friday 12:00-3:10pm). Local Government Scale 3, Point 5-6. Actual starting salary min £9,132 based on Essex pay award April 2025; April 2026 pay award pending.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work with a pupil with additional needs within our small, friendly school. The role involves supporting children emotionally and academically.

Responsibilities & Qualities

• Experienced in working with children with social, communication and emotional needs.
• Experienced in supporting neurodivergent children.
• Committed to a therapeutic, relational approach based on trauma-informed principles.
• Adaptable and responsive to changing needs.
• Calm, patient, and enthusiastic.
• Resourceful and able to work independently as well as with the team.
• Passionate about supporting children to achieve to the best of their ability.Å>
• Able to listen thoughtfully and reflect.

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a hardworking, professional staff team.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the life of a child.
• A supportive leadership team and Governing Body.
• A commitment to improvement and openness to new ideas.

Please see the Recruitment Pack for further details regarding the post. We would like this position to start as soon as possible.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange visits on 01206 230305 or via [e-mail].

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.