Learning Support Assistant in Horndon on the Hill

Horndon-on-the-Hill Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to facilitate student learning in the classroom. Horndon-on-the-Hill Primary School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

Success Criteria

• The ability to communicate effectively while maintaining a calm and professional manner
• The ability to build strong professional relationships with the children and their families
• A willingness to take part in class planning and adapt it to the needs of the child where applicable
• Good organisational skills
• Good behaviour management skills
• Good basic English and Mathematics (GCSE 4-9 or equivalent preferable)
• The ability to communicate with parents and to attend professional meetings where required
• Good record keeping skills (Progress and medical where required)
• A passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving life
• A commitment to supporting the delivery of education to the highest standard

What the school can offer

• Recognition of continuous service
• Two-week October Half Term
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property (where applicable)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

Horndon-on-the-Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-withus) for more information.

Closing date: 9th February 2026 at midday
Interview Date: 11th February 2026
Please note: We may hold interviews as applications are received and reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Contact:
Abbie Stonehouse
Horndon-on-the-Hill Primary School
Hillcrest Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill
Essex, SS17 8LR
Telephone: 01375 673260
Email: hr@osborne.coop