Learning Support Assistant

Holland Park Primary School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6NG

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,305.00 - £17,580.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Join a Team Going ‘Above and Beyond’ at Holland Park Primary School

Are you a passionate and aspiring individual who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young children? Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that celebrates every child's unique journey?

At Holland Park, we believe in the power of an engaging and meaningful education to build strong foundations for life. Our Values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering a love of learning that helps every child become independent, responsible, and resilient. We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team and help us provide a nurturing and purposeful environment where all our pupils can thrive.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a welcoming and supportive environment where your contributions are highly valued.

• The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week.

• This is a 38-week-per-year role, which includes term time only.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Providing skilled support to pupils with severe learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties

• Implementing planned learning activities in partnership with teaching staff, supporting the development of literacy and numeracy skills

• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• A good standard of education (ideally Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent)

• A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.

• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.

• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by midnight on Thursday 22nd January 2026 via My New Term

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

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 Holland Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holland Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holland-park-primary-school

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