Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team of staff who are committed to supporting our pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities. The successful candidate will need to have a GCSE qualification grade C/level 5 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths, and the ability to deal with challenging behaviour and to motivate and encourage students. Ideally, they will also have experience in supporting autistic children. The pay band for the role is Scale 3 (point 6 to 7), which is £25,989 to £26,403. The hours of work will be 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.55 am to 3.30 pm, with a team meeting finishing at 4.00 pm on Tuesdays). This role is term-time, plus five staff training days (39 weeks in total). The actual salary for the role is £16,860.96 to £17,129.55 (under 5 years' service) or £17,087.28 to £17,359.48 (over 5 years' service). Apply by downloading the college application form from our website via the Apply button. Send your completed form to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Administrator, at c.simonelli@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 11th June 2026. Interviews: Wednesday, 17th June 2026. Start date: As soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Interviews may be held prior to the advertised closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.