Learning Support Assistant

Blenheim Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4HX

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed Term time only , plus inset days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £25,989
• Actual salary: £18,266
• Pay scale: Level 4 Point 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will be:

• an outstanding TA committed to supporting children with special educational needs in partnership with class teachers;
• passionate about helping children to overcome a wide range of barriers to learning by thinking about their needs holistically;
• able to think creatively to make learning exciting and relevant;
• highly organised and able to manage their time effectively;
• reflective practitioners who are keen to learn, develop and improve their practice;
• positive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a wider team; and
• educated to at least GCSE grade C/5 or equivalent in maths and English (an NVQ or equivalent in Learning Support or Early Years is also desirable).

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Opportunities for a range of experiences and developmental opportunities across our large school.
• Fantastic resources and environment.
• A focus on staff well-being as part of the Learning in Harmony Trust putting staff first and providing many incentives and opportunities including the Perkbox scheme.

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

LIHT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

We foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

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 BPS (2).pdf - 244 KB (opens in new tab)

About Blenheim Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 651 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blenheim Primary School website
• Email address: hayley.danaher@blenheim.lihtrust.uk
• Phone number: 01702474684
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blenheim-primary-school-leigh-on-sea

Blenheim Primary School is a popular and successful primary school in Southend with an innovative curriculum, inspirational teaching and children with outstanding behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.

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