About this role
SEND Learning Support Assistant
Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1-6
(£17,090 - £18,291 actual salary per annum)
30 hours and 50 minutes per week
8.40am - 3.20pm (Monday-Friday) With a 30 minute unpaid lunch break
37 weeks of the year - term time only
Start Date: 5th October 2026
Fixed term until 31st August 2027
An opportunity has arisen for a SEND Learning Support Assistant with experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs to work in our successful team supporting students across the school. This role is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take on a crucial role to enable pupils access to learning, by supervising and assisting pupils and understanding how a child’s special educational needs impact on their social and emotional development.
We believe that all pupils in this community should be able to achieve their full potential through good and outstanding teaching and learning based on our Co-operative values. All pupils, parents, staff and other stakeholders are therefore encouraged to contribute to the school as an autonomous learning community.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
The ability to communicate with other members of staff effectivelyThe ability to build strong professional relationshipsTheir understanding of the Nurture approach, and the theory underlying a Nurture provisionAssist with the planning of learning activities by identifying and preparing resources required to support lesson plans and learning outcomes.Good organisational skillsGood behaviour management skillsA proficiency in ICTApplicants must hold GCSE Grade 4 or above in both English and MathsGood record keeping skills (Progress and medical where required)A willingness to provide personal careA passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving lifeA commitment to supporting the delivery of education at the highest standard Main duties will be:
Supporting pupils, to ensure they are engaged in learning activities and improve outcomes for childrenTo promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroomTo act as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour, to create a safe and inclusive learning environmentTo provide feedback to the relevant staff on the pupil’s progress, enabling lesson access and keeping pupil-related recordsTo deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding To establish positive relationships with the pupilsWhat the school can offer:
Two-week October half termSupport from highly experienced SLT members and the wider trust network 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 Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust Fully Subsidised 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 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 [email protected] or call 01375 648944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.
Thameside 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. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If you feel you can continue to 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 complete an application form via My New Term Education Job Search | Find Teaching, Leadership & School Support Jobs
Closing date: Friday 21st August 2026 - 9.00am
Interview date: Friday 4th September 2026
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.
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.