Learning Support Assistant

Shoeburyness High School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 3.00 pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £18,242 to £18,533

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher of Shoeburyness High School and the CEO of SECAT are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistant.

Essential qualifications are GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at Grade C or 4 and above. Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills are also essential. Experience working with young people is desirable, however, training will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Benefits Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Access to School Canteen

Discounted Wraparound School Club

Term Time plus Inset Days

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA Job description and Person Specification.pdf - 111 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shoeburyness High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1747 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shoeburyness High School website
• Email address: jsaunders@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shoeburyness-high-school

Shoeburyness High School is an inclusive comprehensive academy in the heart of the community, part of the wider family of SECAT schools. Oversubscribed every year, we have a reputation as a friendly, caring school and as a place where positive relationships are fostered and sustained.
Our seven-year curriculum offer is diverse, rich and delivered by dedicated, skilled and highly qualified practitioners to ensure every child has the best opportunities for success and happiness. Our children have access to a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities; sport, drama and music play a central part of our offer, as well as a wide-ranging variety of clubs and activities across the school.
Supported by a strong, committed pastoral and support team, our young people are able to develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience for their lives beyond Shoeburyness High School.
We ‘Expect Excellence’ in all aspects of our school and this is our guiding principle to ensure that our school community thrives.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery.

Arranging a visit to Shoeburyness High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jsaunders@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk.

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