Learning Support Assistant at Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PGPSAN/04943

Location

Lancaster Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,185.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Level 4 Points 4 to 7, actual salary £16,109 to £16,888.

Hours Per Week

27 hours and 55 minutes per week (8:30 to 15:40, with 95 mins unpaid lunch break – 27.92)

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midday, Tue 9th Jun, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

17th June 2026

Interview Date(s) 17th June 2026

About this 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 candidates 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.

For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on 01702 987890 or recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

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.