Learning Support Assistants
Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027
Salary: Essex Scale 3 Point 6‑7 (£17,623.35 – £17,904.09 actual annual salary plus £494.34 fringe allowance per annum)
30 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am‑3:10 pm (40‑minute unpaid break), 38 weeks per year (term time plus inset days).
Start date: 1st September 2026.
A new opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, caring and committed Learning Support Assistants to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom environment.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with other members of staff.
- Build a strong professional relationship with pupils and their families.
- Assist pupil achievement by monitoring learning against learning outcomes and informing the teacher of progress or problems.
- Demonstrate good organisational skills.
- Apply good behaviour management skills.
- Maintain basic English and Mathematics (GCSE Level 4‑9 or equivalent).
- Keep accurate record‑keeping (progress and medical where required).
- Show a passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving pupil outcomes.
- Commit to supporting the delivery of education of the highest standard.
Qualifications
- Personable, empathetic, and able to communicate effectively whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner under pressure.
- Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage but not essential.
Benefits
- 2‑week October half‑term holiday.
- Support from highly experienced SLT members and the wider trust network.
- Support network for all staff, including managing workloads and work‑life balance.
- Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools.
- Recognition of continuous service.
- Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust.
- Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme.
- Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff.
- National Conditions of Service.
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Use of the school gym outside of working hours.
If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school and have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now. For a visit to the school or more information, please speak to Anna Brown (hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648907).
Osborne Co‑operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.
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