*We are recruiting for both our Infants site at Goodmayes, and our Juniors site at Newbury Park. Please state which site you prefer in your application.*
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with significant learning disabilities—helping them access education, develop independence, and feel safe and valued. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to deliver care and learning programmes both in and beyond the classroom.
This is a hands-on, heart-led role where every day brings new opportunities to make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils’ personal care, feeding, and medical needs
- Assisting with learning activities, communication strategies (e.g. Makaton), and behaviour plans
- Encouraging social interaction and independence
- Helping with classroom preparation, displays, and record-keeping
- Supporting physical activities like swimming, horse riding, and PE
- Accompanying pupils on trips and helping with Trust-wide events
- Providing clerical support and liaising with parents/carers
What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Experience or understanding of working with children with physical, sensory, and learning difficulties
- Ability to lift, move, and support pupils safely
- Calm, patient, and positive attitude—with a great sense of humour!
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous learning
For more information about Hatchside School, please visit www.astrum-mat.org and follow the link to the Hatchside School website https://www.hatchside-school.org/
Why join us?
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
- Generous Pension Schemes
- Family-friendly working policies
- Extensive support and development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
- And more…
Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.
We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.
We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.
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Learning Support Assistant (Juniors and Infants) in Ilford employer: Hatchside School
At Astrum Multi Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the wellbeing and development of our staff and pupils alike. As a Midday Assistant at Hatchside School, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values compassion, collaboration, and innovation, alongside generous benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, and extensive professional development opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with complex needs while enjoying a great location and a commitment to work-life balance.
