Learning Support Assistant
St Nicholas School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4RL31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st May or 20th June
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 11am
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,654.00 - £20,953.00 Annually (Actual) Level 5, Points 8 - 12 (£26,824-28,598 fte)
Learning Support Assistant job summary
St Nicholas School is an Academy Special School, situated in Southend-on-Sea, which is part of the SEN Trust Southend. The school offers a quality, inclusive education for secondary aged students (11-16). Our students all have a range of learning needs and enter the school with a statement of Educational Needs, or an Educational Health & Care Plan.
It is our aim to encourage every student to achieve their full potential, to become an independent adult and an active member of their local community, relative to their ability.
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly and hardworking team. We are looking for staff to join us as soon as possible but also for the start of our transition work in June for our new years 5/6 provision.
Job title: Learning Support Assistant
Salary Range: Level 5, Points 8 - 12
Hours per week: 31 hours per week *
Working Times: Mondays: 8.45am - 4.05pm, Tuesdays to Fridays: 8.45am - 3.05pm
Contract Type: Part time,: 39 wks/yr plus holiday entitlement( £19,654-£20,953p.a)
*We would be open to consider part-time applications for the right candidates.
The successful candidates will need to be flexible and be prepared to assist pupils on an individual basis as well as in small groups or a classroom environment. A good level of English, Maths and ICT skills is essential.
The successful candidates will ideally have:
Experience of supporting pupils with complex needs
A caring, patient nature
The ability to be flexible
The ability to work well within a team and independently
We can offer you:
A comprehensive induction package
A warm, welcoming and supportive whole school team
Opportunities for continuing professional development both in school and across the MAT
A school with a strong and caring ethos where the well-being of everyone is nurtured
An amazing class of students
A supportive Governing Body
Interested applicants are actively encouraged to arrange a viewing of the school before applying. Please contact the Office Manager, Donna Turner, to arrange a visit at: office@st-nicholas.southend.sch.uk
St Nicholas School is committed to safer recruitment in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK and DBS check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and all applicants will be required to undertake full vetting checks to determine their suitability for working with young people.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Nicholas School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 103 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Nicholas School website
St. Nicholas School is situated in Southend-On-Sea and offers a quality, inclusive education for secondary aged students (11-16 years) with an Education and Health Care Plan. St. Nicholas is part of a Multi-Academy Trust, the SEN Trust Southend, along with three other local special schools.
It is our aim to encourage every student to achieve their full potential, to become an independent adult and an active member of their local community, relative to their ability.
Our school offers a safe and happy environment where the well-being and achievement of every student is our priority. Small class sizes enable positive relationships to develop between staff and students and offer the support necessary for students to achieve their individual best.
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