SEND Learning Support Assistants

Fixed Term contract until 31^st August 2027

Salary: Band A Point 1-6

(£17,781.90 - £19,032.53 per annum)

 32 hours 5 minutes per week

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:25pm (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

 37 weeks of the year – term time only

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

Little Thurrock Primary School wishes to appoint two SEND Learning Support Assistants who have 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 supporting 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 where required  

Good record keeping skills (Progress and medical where required)  

Experience of supporting personal care, where required. 

A passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving life  

A commitment to supporting the delivery of education of the highest standard  

 Little Thurrock Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The 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 members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people. 

 As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families. Our schools' ethos is based on the Co-operative values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and sharing a sense of collective responsibility for supporting each other.   

  In return for your hard work, you will receive:  

  2-week October half term 

Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance   

Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  

Recognition of continuous service   

Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust   

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme    

Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff  

National Conditions of Service  

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to the school, 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.  For more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan, email -  hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. 

 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:  Friday 19^th June 2026 -Midday

Interview date: Tuesday 30^th June 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.