At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' learning and development in a dynamic educational environment.
- Company: Join Orsett Heath Academy, a growing institution dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term time work, and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and contribution to a positive learning environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Engaging personality and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 09/07/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13th July 2026
Role Overview
As Orsett Heath Academy continues to grow, we are recruiting a Learning Support Assistant (Specialist) to join our SEND department. The core purpose of the role is to assist the support and development of students throughout the Academy. The role may also involve supporting pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties, including intimate care and toileting needs if required.
Responsibilities
The role is for 26 hours, 40 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 8:35am to 2:50pm, term time plus INSET days. Key duties include:
- Assist pupils in the support and development of academic, social, and personal skills.
- Support pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties, including intimate care and toileting needs when required.
- Collaborate with class teachers to support planning, preparation, and assessment activities.
- Provide individual support to pupils, small groups, or whole classes to foster progress.
Qualifications
We are looking for:
- An engaging person with the ability to interest, encourage, and motivate children in learning and development.
- Excellent team worker able to work closely with class teachers and support them with planning, preparation, and assessment activities.
- A person with the ability to support individual pupils, groups, or whole classes to help them make excellent progress.
Application Requirements
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening, reference checks, online checks, and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Equal Opportunity Statement
South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
