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Learning Support Assistant

United Kingdom, Upminster Employment contract 22084.00 - 23145.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team and provide one-to-one support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping students work towards the outcomes outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring they receive the support needed to succeed both academically and socially within the school environment. In this role, you will work closely with class teachers and other professionals to plan and deliver tailored learning activities, provide educational and emotional support, and assist with routines, transitions, and behaviour management. You will contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. You would be joining an 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing. The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide one-to-one support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • help students work towards outcomes outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
  • work closely with class teachers and other professionals to plan and deliver tailored learning activities
  • provide educational and emotional support
  • assist with routines, transitions, and behaviour management
  • contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment

Requirements

  • Non Teaching
  • 121 teaching experience
  • ability to communicate with parents
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • able to inspire
  • be a role model
  • building rapport with children
  • career driven
  • communication
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • excellent time management
  • FMS experience
  • good behaviour management skills
  • good classroom management
  • good communication skills
  • good sense of humour
  • high expectations
  • keen to contribute to the life of the school
  • key stage 3 experience
  • key stage 4 experience
  • key stage 5 experience
  • knowledge of A-level specification
  • knowledge of curriculum
  • knowledge of GCSE specification
  • knowledge of subject
  • motivated
  • partake in extra curricular activities
  • passion for education
  • SEN experience
  • set clear objectives
  • SIMS experience
  • sixth form experience
  • teaching assistant experience
  • team player
  • work well autonomously
  • years 7-11 experience

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