Learning Support Assistant

Hamstel Junior School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4PQ

51 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,403.00 Annually (FTE)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Salary

Salary Range: Level 4, Points 4 to 7 £25,185 to £26,403 pro rata per annum (equates to £17,309 - £18,146 actual salary)

Hours of work

30 hours per week, 8.35am to 3.20pm (with 45 minutes unpaid break) term time only

About the Role

Hamstel Junior School is a large and popular community school which has pupils whose attitudes to their learning are good (Ofsted, March 2024). We are a very well-resourced school with great facilities including a full-sized sports hall, field and outdoor gym.

We offer:

• A committed, friendly and supportive staff
• Excellent classroom support
• Happy and friendly children
• Opportunities to develop your skills further

We are a forward thinking school and have a clear vision for the future. The successful applicant will have significant experience of working in a school classroom environment. This position would be ideal for a graduate looking to enter the teaching profession as it would provide invaluable experience of working with children.

The main scope of the job will be:

• Maintain a positive working relationship with the class teacher and other supporting adults.
• Establish positive relationships with supported pupils and the class in general.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom.
• Undertake interventions including phonics under the direction of the teacher, year group leader or SENCo
• Provide suitable feedback to pupils under the guidance of the teacher.
• Arrange / provide resources for lessons / activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities, including lunchtime and breaktime duties
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Attending to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters including first aid.
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
• To assist with escorting pupils in educational visits.
• To respect confidentiality at all times.
• Attend relevant school meetings and training as required.
• Undertake First Aid training

• Adhere to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

For more information about the role and a description of the type of candidate we are looking for please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on 01702 987890 or recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Hamstel Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 583 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hamstel Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hamstel-junior-school-southend-on-sea

Hamstel Junior School is a large and popular community school which has pupils whose attitudes to their learning are good (Ofsted, June 2019). We are a very well-resourced school with great facilities including a full sized sports hall.

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