Learning Support Assistant
Plume School, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB36 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn 2026
Closing date
1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours/week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 21 July 2027
Full time equivalent salary
- Actual salary - £15,971
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a part time Learning Support Assistant to start from Autumn 2026 on a fixed-term basis until 21 July 2027. The post offers an excellent opportunity to work in a strong SEND department in our highly successful academy which holds a good Ofsted status.
The core purpose of the role is to support the progress, learning, achievement, and wellbeing of SEND students in line with the National Curriculum, codes of practice and academy policies and procedures.
Personal Qualities
The successful applicant should have qualifications in Maths and English at minimum C grade [or grade 4] GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification. It is desirable that the applicant has further relevant qualifications e.g., TA qualification, qualification in childcare or A levels/Level 3 qualifications.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment and ability to focus on fostering the teaching and learning and personal development of Year 7 to 13 students.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A highly supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for Financial training, development and accreditation.
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme (offering individual support, information and advice including financial, legal and home-life and work-related issues)
- CPD opportunities and Internal Promotion
- Up to 25% Gym Membership
- Free staff car park
- Essex Working Well Wellbeing Service (health and wellbeing support and guidance)
- Access to Workplace Health Champions
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours of work required for the role are 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.10pm (with 40 minutes unpaid break), term time only.
Annual salary for a Learning Support Assistant will be in accordance with the Academy's Support Staff Pay Scale, which for appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary of up to £23,556 salary (Band 2 Point 11-14), however, actual salary offered will be £15,971 per annum, pro rata equivalent of point 11 including an allowance for holiday pay.
Further information about the job
Application Process
If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email the HR Team at hr@plume.essex.sch.uk to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our team. The HR Team will be pleased to discuss the post and provide further information about the academy.
To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-PT-0165). This must be completed and submitted to HR@plume.essex.sch.uk by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted).
Closing Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 12:00 midday.
Interviews are likely to take place during that week or following week.
Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointment are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of References and Health Clearances.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Plume School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1789 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Plume School website
- Email address
- hr@plume.essex.sch.uk
The Plume School converted to become an academy school in January 2012.
The last full inspection took place in November 2023 and the school was judged to be good across all areas. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy. Please see the academy website for more information.
The academy is a larger-than-average secondary school with a sixth form.
The vast majority of pupils are White British.
The proportions of pupils who speak English as an additional language or who are from ethnic minorities are both well below the national average.
The proportion of students eligible for the pupil premium is broadly average, as is the proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities, although for those with an education, health and care plan the proportion is slightly above the national average.
The school meets the government’s current floor standards for pupils’ achievement in English and mathematics at the end of key stage 4.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, together with the receipt of references.
Visits to the Academy are welcome.
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