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Learning Support Assistant (Experienced)

Grove Primary School, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XS

This job expired on 14 April 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  10 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 27.5 hours per week 8:35am–3:25pm* Mon–Fri * includes 10 minutes either side of the day working day
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year Fixed term (with possibility of the fixed -term contract being extended or made permanent)
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,436 - £29,856 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

GCSE (A*-C) standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics required

The successful candidate will be required to;

• promote inclusion;
• adapt planning/prepare materials;
• maintain equipment/resources;
• undertake structured activities adjusting to pupil responses;
• encourage interaction;
• promote independence;
• monitor/feedback on progress
• assist with IEPs/ Behaviour
• supervise personal care/medical assistance
• maintain stimulating learning environment
• support learning goals
• display pupils' work
• contribute to reviews

What the school offers its staff

Grove Primary is an Outstanding School, totally committed to teamwork, professional development and to raising standards.

Come and join our team!

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

Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be taken up and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Protection of your Data/Information
Once the recruitment process has been completed the application form and associated documents for the successful candidate will be retained to form the basis of an employment record and stored safely and securely. Unsuccessful candidates’ details will be retained for six months and after that period will be securely disposed of.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

LSA - Job_Description 2026 (1).pdf - 220 KB (opens in new tab)

LSA Advert 2026 (2).pdf - 564 KB (opens in new tab)

About Grove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grove Primary School website
• Email address: eugenia.weaver@grove.redbridge.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grove-primary-school-romford

Are you passionate about inclusion and determined to make a real difference to children with additional needs?
 Whether you are an experienced SENCO or a talented teacher ready to take the next step, we would love to hear from you.


Grove Primary School is an outstanding, vibrant and inclusive three-form entry primary school with a strong reputation for nurturing every child to succeed. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed SENCO to lead and continue to develop our SEND provision, including oversight of our Additional Resource Classrooms (ARC) for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

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