1 to 1 Learning Support Assistant

Company: Shorefields
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Location: Basildon
Job Description:

Position Details

Job Ref No. ECC2598-85SPosition Type: Teaching/Child SupportPay Range: Scale 2-3, point 4-6 (depending on experience)Position Start Date: 01/09/2026Contract Type: Full-timeContract Term: FixedApplication Close: 05/06/2026Midday Date of Interviews: Tuesday 16th JuneHours: 32.5 per week, 38 weeks per year (Monday to Friday)

Role Overview

We require a one-to-one learning assistant who is reliable, competent and caring to provide one-to-one support for children with complex additional needs in Key Stage One and Key Stage Two. The role is for a full-time candidate with recent successful experience of working with children with Autism, Behaviour, Medical and Personal needs. The position is initially for a fixed term until July 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Support a pupil or pupils on an individual basis in the school setting.
  • Be adaptable, well organised and an effective team player.
  • Where necessary work with groups of children.
  • Provide good English and Maths skills to GCSE or equivalent level, and possible relevant LA and/or EYFS training qualifications.
  • Have good communication skills, patience and motivation to encourage pupils to achieve their best.
  • Undertake additional training to support medical and personal needs.

Qualifications

Recent successful experience of working with children with Autism, Behaviour, Medical and Personal needs.

Contact

Mr Damian PyeGreat Berry Primary SchoolForest Glade, Langdon Hills, BasildonEssex, SS16 6SG

Telephone: 01268 544709

Email: hr@greatberry.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

Great Berry Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, safer recruitment checks and satisfactory references.

Great Berry Primary School is part of CRESCO Multi Academy Trust. The aim is to share good practice and provide the best education for all our children.

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.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026