Learning Support Assistant

Ravens Academy, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8TZ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,661.00 - £22,353.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Salary Scale: 4 - 6

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

NJC Point 3 - 6

£21,661 to £22,353 actual per annum

Term time only (39 weeks per year), 37 hours per week

Fixed Term for 12 months

Start date: ASAP

Do you believe that every child, every person, is capable of amazing things? So do we!

Do you have a desire to motivate and inspire children? So do We!

Are you enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking? So Are we!

Come and join our friendly team at Ravens Academy, as a Learning Support Assistant, supporting the learning of individual pupils within the classroom in all subjects as directed by the Class Teacher / SENCO.

About you:-

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to help children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs and those eligible for Pupil Premium, to learn as effectively and independently as possible, both individually and in small groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with a range of children and have the ability to supervise and organise pupils. This role requires, a grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be flexible and have the ability to relate well to children and adults. We welcome applications from ambitious candidates, keen to make a difference who have a genuine passion and belief in the potential of every student.

About us:

Ravens is an incredible Academy which belongs to the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies. We believe that every child, every person, is capable of many amazing things. At Ravens Academy we strive to ensure that all pupils and staff are the best they can be, we are passionate about our pupils reaching their potential.

Ravens is about teamwork and about forming binding, positive relationships built on mutual trust. Children thrive here in a happy and nurturing environment. Our staff encourage a love of learning and work closely with parents to create a sharing community where all feel a sense of belonging.

About Academy Transformation Trust

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

What’s in it for you?

Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Friday 05 June 2026, 09.00am

Interview date: To be confirmed.

Ravens Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

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

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ravens Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 302 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ravens Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ravens-academy

On behalf of all the staff at Ravens Academy, I would like to welcome you and I hope that you enjoy learning more about the school whilst you are browsing.

Ravens is an incredible Academy which belongs to the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies. We believe that every child, every person, is capable of many amazing things. It is therefore vital that we give our children as many different experiences as possible to ensure they are well equipped to succeed in today’s rapidly changing society.

Our curriculum is carefully designed with the children’s specific needs and interests in mind. It is built on the firm foundations of providing our children with excellent English and Maths skills. As a school, we also seek to expand our pupils’ current reality by broadening their horizons, enabling them to realise that there is a wider world out there and encouraging them to be aspirational.

We are committed to helping our pupils make links across themes and subject disciplines, by providing a cohesive learning journey. We believe the curriculum should be connected in a meaningful way, evidencing clear progression and should demonstrate a consistent approach throughout school.

Our expectations are consistently high; not just of us as educators but of the children and families that join together to constitute a vibrant learning community.

Ravens is about teamwork and about forming binding, positive relationships built on mutual trust. Children thrive here in a happy and nurturing environment. Our staff encourage a love of learning and work closely with parents to create a sharing community where all feel a sense of belonging.

Our children are polite and friendly. Visitors to the school often comment on the friendly and welcoming environment that characterises our community.

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