Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6 (£20,975.39 - £22,450.61 actual salary per annum) 37 hours per week Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break 38 weeks per year, term time plus inset days Start Date: 1st September 2026 Are you looking for that next step into a role that could offer you entry into the exciting and rewarding world of teaching and SEND support? A new opportunity has arisen, for an additional Learning Support Assistant to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom environment. Thames Park Secondary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, committed and flexible Learning Support Assistant, to support student learning, educational outcomes and assist pupils that have Special Educational Needs. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to supporting the right candidates who have a keen interest in entering a teacher-training programme and or someone seeking career development. This could be a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a degree looking to gain school-based experience ahead of entering a teacher training programme. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience and show a commitment to supporting learners to improve educational outcomes. This role would be suited to someone enthusiastic, personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential. This position will involve: Supporting pupils, to ensure they are engaged in learning activities Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour, to create a safe and inclusive learning environment Providing feedback to the classroom teacher on the pupil’s progress against lesson plans, the conduct of the lesson and keeping pupil-related records Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding Providing additional support to the teachers in the classrooms Establishing positive relationships with the pupils in lessons being covered The successful candidate will have: The ability to support pupils with learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties Excellent written skills with the ability to multi-task Excellent communication skills, with a positive and helpful attitude The ability to remain calm under pressure and remain positive The ability to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students’ welfare Thames Park Secondary School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are member