SEND Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1- 6

(£17,550.97 - £18,785.35 actual salary per annum) 

31 hours and 40 minutes per week

8:40am – 3:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

 37 weeks of the year – term time only

Start Date: 26^th January 2026

Fixed term contract until 31^st August 2026

Thameside Primary School wishes to appoint a SEN Learning Support Assistant who has experience, or an interest, in supporting children with special educational needs, such as autism, on a one-to-one basis. You will have a passion for working with pupils and assisting them on their journey. You will need to have an understanding of the subjects that you support the children in, be able to demonstrate a fair attitude and apply rules consistently. You will be resilient and have excellent de-escalation skills. The ideal candidate will be able to nurture supportive relationships and be able to demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to support teaching.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: -  

• The ability to communicate with other members of staff effectively  
• The ability to build a strong professional relationship 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) 
• The ability to communicate with parents and to attend professional meetings when required  
• Good record keeping skills (Progress and medical where required)  
• A willingness to support pupils with personal care
• A passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving life  
• A commitment to supporting the delivering of education of the highest standard  

 What the school can offer:    

•   2-week October half term   
• Recognition of continuous service   
• 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   
• 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

 If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648 944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.    

Thameside Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. The school is proud to be:

Thameside Primary School 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 disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

 Closing date: Wednesday 17^th December 2025 -Midday

Interview date: Thursday 8^th January 2026

 Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.