Learning Support Assistant
Listing ref c2acbca995
- WhereLoughton
- HoursPart time
- Pay£9,444.98 - £9,444.98 Annually (Actual) term time, salary is annualised and paid equally over 12 months (expected to work a minimum of 2 inset days, paid as additional hours)
- Posted19 October 2026
- Closes1 November 2026
We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistants to join our caring, friendly and hard-working team. In addition to having a strong understanding of building strong relationships with adults and children, we are also looking for someone who can use their initiative. The post may involve working with children to support one-to-one and lead small group interventions.
The working pattern of hours will be Monday - Friday, 9:15am - 12:15pm.
We will be flexible with hours over the week to meet the business requirements; this can be discussed at interview
The successful candidate will need to:
Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above
Have some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
Have a caring nature
Be able to communicate effectively with children and adults
Be able to work as part of a team
In return we can offer:
Friendly experienced team
Training
Access to the local government pension scheme
A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.
What this role involves
General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Watch, record and report the progress students make
- Look after children who are upset or unwell
- Lead classes and activities with help from the teacher
- Typical pay (UK)
- £19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 16 to 37 term time
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on High Beech CofE Primary School's own careers site.
