Learning Support Assistant

Southchurch High School, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA

27 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,882.00 - £20,199.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant
Required as soon as possible

£19,882 to £20,199 actual annual salary (Point 7-8 Essex Scale 4)
32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.00 pm) Term time only

Our Special Educational Needs (SENDCO) Department, is integral to the ongoing success of the school, and our Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) are a vital part of the team. We are looking for excellent LSAs to help us to empower our KS3 and KS4 SEN students to fulfil their potential.

The role will involve:

• Working, under the instruction/guidance of the SENDCo and teaching staff, to undertake responsibilities, to enable access to learning for students;
• Assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching (not during lesson time);
• Supervise and provide particular support for students, including those with special needs;
• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs;
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students;
• Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher;
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence;
• Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.

In order to achieve this, you will need to have:

• A good standard of education (Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C/4 or equivalent);
• A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself;
• Excellent organisational skills and competence in common IT applications;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative;
• An enthusiastic, can-do attitude with a good sense of humour.

We can offer you:

• An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.
• Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further.
• A strong emphasis on staff well being and free access to external support agencies if needed.
• Free eye test vouchers for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.

You will become part of a positive, aspirational and fun team that values the contribution of its LSAs.

Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential. The school’s focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning School. The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.

Please note that the school can only consider completed Applications returned directly to the email address below and not CVs alone.

This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English.

Training will be provided and you will be expected to participate in ongoing professional development.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 23 February, 2026 at midday (late applications may not be considered).

The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line.

Please visit www.southchurchschool.com to download an Application Form. Alternatively contact the School by telephone on 01702 900777 or e-mail hr@southchurchschool.com with your contact details. Completed Application Forms should be e-mailed to hr@southchurchschool.com.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references. If you have lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.

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

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications.

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 Southchurch High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 805 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southchurch High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southchurch-high-school

Southchurch High School is an expanding, oversubscribed secondary academy in Southend-on-Sea. The school is very popular and has a waiting list to join. The ideal candidates for the school will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able pupils. You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.

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