At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs and enhance their learning experience.
- Company: A thriving secondary school in Brentwood with a supportive community.
- Benefits: Full-time role, professional development opportunities, and a nurturing environment.
- Other info: Join a values-driven culture focused on respect and aspiration.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting students with SEND and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Learning Support Assistant Secondary School in Brentwood
Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent Opportunity
Are you a calm, proactive and committed Learning Support Assistant ready to make a meaningful impact in a thriving Brentwood secondary school? Ribbons & Reeves are supporting a high-performing, inclusive school seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive SEND and pastoral team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting students with additional needs, who thrives in a structured, student-centred environment and is eager to contribute to a school with strong values, high expectations and a warm community ethos.
About the School (Brentwood)
This Brentwood secondary school is known for its positive culture, ambitious standards and commitment to developing confident, resilient young people. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will benefit from:
- Strong Pastoral & SEND Support: A nurturing, well-organised environment where staff and students feel supported.
- Clear Behaviour Systems: Consistent routines that allow a Learning Support Assistant to focus on meaningful learning support.
- Inclusive, Values-Driven Culture: Respect, responsibility and aspiration underpin every aspect of school life.
- Broad Curriculum & Enrichment: A rich academic and co-curricular offer that creates a vibrant, ambitious school community.
- Professional Development: Excellent CPD and progression routes, ideal for a Learning Support Assistant considering teacher training or SEN specialism.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEND
- Adapt resources and scaffold learning to ensure accessibility
- Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and the wider support team
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students
- Support engagement, confidence and behaviour in the classroom
- Contribute to the wider school community and uphold its values
This Learning Support Assistant role requires someone who is patient, adaptable, proactive and confident supporting students with a range of needs.
The Ideal Learning Support Assistant
The school is looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is:
- Versatile, flexible and calm under pressure
- An excellent communicator who builds rapport quickly
- Experienced in supporting young people with SEND (essential)
- Motivated, reflective and eager to develop professionally
- A positive team player who contributes to school life
If you're ready to take the next step as a Learning Support Assistant in Brentwood, apply with your updated CV today.
Learning Support Assistant in Liverpool employer: Ribbons and Reeves Limited
Ribbons & Reeves is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for Learning Support Assistants in Brentwood. With a strong commitment to professional development and a nurturing culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. The school's values-driven ethos and structured support systems create a vibrant community where staff and students alike feel valued and empowered.
Contact Details:
Ribbons and Reeves Limited Recruitment Team
