Learning Support Assistant

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery · Southend-on-Sea, East of England

Learning Support Assistant at Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery, based in Southend-on-Sea, East of England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Southend-on-Sea, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 hours ago
Closes
10 Nov 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference 7ee934a795558f6760e7e928403dd701eae9630d

About the role

Salary

LSA Level 4 Points 4 to 7 £26,016 to £27,274 pro rata (actual salary £16,641 to £17,445) per annum

Hours

LSA - 27 hours and 55 minutes per week (8:30 to 15:40, with 95 mins unpaid lunch break - 27.92), Term Time only

About The Role

Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our successful team, supporting pupils learning initially in our younger year groups; in the classroom setting, in small groups and through 1:1 support.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Experience of supporting pupils in primary schools
  • Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND
  • Relevant NVQ level 2 or above
  • GCSE A-C/equivalent in English and Maths
  • A caring, patient nature
  • The ability to be flexible
  • The ability to work well within a team and independently

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange Primary School can offer you:

  • A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
  • A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
  • High quality professional development
  • Opportunities for cross phase work
  • Support and collaboration across our Trust
  • A well-resourced school

Please don’t take our word for it. Come and arrange a visit to see for yourself. We would love to show you our children at work

Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates who are shortlisted.

Closing Date: 10 November 2026 at midday

Interviews: 17 November 2026

For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on [phone removed] or [email removed]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Reference: 7ee934a795558f6760e7e928403dd701eae9630d · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

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