Learning Support Assistant

Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4LB

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st June 2026

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Essex County Council Sale 3 (Points 5 to 6) - £17,783 (FTE £25,583) to £18,065.32 (FTE £25,989)
• Additional allowances:

  Essex County Council Sale 3 (Points 5 to 6) - £17,783 (FTE £25,583) to £18,065.32 (FTE £25,989)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistants

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Spring Meadow Primary School

Hours: 8.50am to 3.20pm, Term Time Only (part-time may be considered)

Spring Meadow Primary School is an inclusive primary school at the heart of our community, where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Our pupils are enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we are proud of the supportive relationships that exist between staff, children and families. We are committed to high-quality teaching and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on both academic achievement and pupils’ personal development. Our dedicated and collaborative staff team work closely together to create a nurturing environment where everyone feels supported, inspired and motivated to succeed.

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, we are investing in additional support staff to support our pupils’ success. We are looking for passionate, resilient and inclusive Learning Support Assistants to join our team. The successful candidates will have the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and help to create an engaging learning environment that supports both academic progress and emotional development.

Spring Meadow Primary School is part of LIFE Education Trust, a family of schools who work together and have the same mission, to build great learning communities founded on our values of Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion.

The successful candidates will support children and help them to access learning and thrive in our nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for pupils, including those with SEND
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
• Assist with the planning and adaptation of learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Work collaboratively with teachers, Senior Leadership, SENCo and external professionals
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils with personal care where required
• Help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
• Promote pupils’ emotional wellbeing and inclusion across the school day

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Has a good understanding of inclusive practice and strategies to support learning
• Is able to adapt support to meet a range of needs, including communication and behaviour
• Has strong teamwork and communication skills
• Is proactive, flexible and willing to learn
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Has some experience of working with children with SEND (desirable)

What we offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team
• Opportunities for professional learning and development
• A strong commitment to inclusion, with experienced SEND support in place
• Supportive leadership team and a positive working culture
• A positive school environment where everyone is valued
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Safeguarding

Spring Meadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit us for an informal look around. It’s a great opportunity to meet the team, see our setting in action, and get a real feel for what it’s like to work here.

Please complete all sections of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

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 Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 382 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spring-meadow-primary-school-nursery

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