Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Job . ECCS

Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support

Actual Salary: £14,006

Position

Start Date:

Immediate

Contract Type:
Part-time

Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews:
Shortly following the closing date

Contract type:
Part-time | Permanent | 25 hours per week | 42.8 weeks per year

Working pattern:
Monday to Friday 08:10 to 14:10

Closing date:
Midday on Sunday 25 January 2026

Interview dates:
Shortly following the closing date

Are you passionate about making a difference to young people? The King Edmund School is a vibrant and supportive secondary school and we are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. You will play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs, working closely with teachers to help every student thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a friendly, inclusive environment.

• Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, as directed by the class teacher or SENDCO.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum, helping them to overcome barriers to learning.
• Support pupils in developing independent learning and social skills.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.
• Contribute to the supervision of pupils during break and lunchtime as required.
• Attend relevant meetings and training sessions to support professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school's policies at all times.

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your contribution will help shape our school's success story.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

If you are considering a career move, please visit the vacancies section of our website and complete the Quick Apply application form and submit a copy of your CV. For more about our school and vision please see the welcome letter from our Headteacher. Telephone inquiries are welcome on to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role.

To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins - HR Manager at  and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

The King Edmund School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19. KES is an Ofsted-rated Good single academy trust in Rochford, Essex, which serves a geographically and socially diverse area. In the 2024 Ofsted report, KES was rated Good, with a well-designed curriculum and strong subject knowledge. The school values inclusion, high standards, and a safe environment where students are supported to achieve their Personal Best.

Phase one of a multi-million-pound project to renovate the school is underway as part of the Department for Education’s Rebuilding Schools for the Future programme. Phase two will redevelop the remainder of the school site over the coming years. The school provides ongoing pastoral care and SEND provision through dedicated teams and encourages involvement from parents in school life.

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.