Learning Support Assistant

Contract type: Part-time | Permanent |25 hours per week |42.8 weeks per year

Monday to Friday 08:10 to 14:10
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Midday on Sunday 25 January 2026

Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date

The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference to young people? The King Edmund School a vibrant and supportive secondary school and we are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis. You’ll play a key role in supporting pupils with additional needs, working closely with teachers to help every student thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a friendly, inclusive environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, as directed by the class teacher or SENDCO.
• Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum, helping them to overcome barriers to learning.
• Support pupils in developing independent learning and social skills.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers.
• Contribute to the supervision of pupils during break and lunchtime as required.
• Attend relevant meetings and training sessions to support professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the school’s policies at all times.

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. Under new leadership, we are creating something exceptional—step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your contribution will help shape our school’s success story.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.  Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes. 

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you.  Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the ‘Quick Apply’ application form and submit a copy of your CV. For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our new Headteacher.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand. 

To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins – HR Manager at recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.