SEND Learning Support Assistant

Westwood Academy, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP following interviews

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £14,327.01 Annually (Actual)

SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2028

Hours: 23 hours 40 minutes per week

Scale: Scale 3 Point 6-7 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: £14,327.01 - £14,554.88

Application Closes: Monday 2nd November 2026 Midday

Interview Date: Monday 9th November 2026

Start Date: ASAP after interviews

Support, Encourage and Empower - SEND Learning Support Assistant Wanted!

Are you passionate about helping our youngest learners get the best possible start to their school journey? We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Westwood Academy!

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you’ll support pupils to help them have an outstanding educational experience, whilst fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

A nursery or Early Years qualification (such as NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) is desirable.

You will be required to work 23 hours 40 minutes per week; Monday to Thursday 8:45am to 3:10pm and Friday 8:45am to 1:40pm.

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
• A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
• A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

If you’re ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of something amazing!

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01708 559467 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!

At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.

Westwood Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.

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 Westwood Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Westwood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westwood-academy-benfleet

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