SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1 - 6 (£16,858.17 - £18,043.82 per annum)

30 hours 25 minutes per week - Monday - Friday 8:25am - 3pm (30 min unpaid break)

37 weeks of the year - term time only

Start Date: October 2025

Arthur Bugler Primary School wishes to appoint a SEND Learning Support Assistant who has a good understanding of child development and learning and would be willing to support children with both their physical and academic needs.

You will have a passion for working with pupils and assisting them on their journey. You will need to understand the subjects that you support the children in, be able to demonstrate a fair attitude and apply rules consistently as well as be confident in adjusting learning programs to meet the child's needs. You will be resilient, hardworking and have excellent de-escalation skills.

The successful candidate will be: 

Passionate, creative, and motivated with a positive outlook, able to remain calm under pressure.
Committed to supporting pupils' learning, behaviour, emotional needs, and overall welfare.
Dedicated to raising outcomes for all students through innovation and continuous improvement.
A strong communicator with excellent organisational and written skills, able to multi-task effectively.
An enthusiastic team player with good classroom management and a commitment to safeguarding.

Arthur Bugler 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. 

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 
National Conditions of Service
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 Anna Brown hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648907. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Arthur Bugler 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.

To apply for the vacancy, please visit our website via the link below, or apply via MyNewTerm Jobs.Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date: 1st September 2025, midday

Interview Date: 5th September 2025

Information about the School

Arthur Bugler is a two-form entry primary school (ages 4–11) based in Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex and a proud partner in Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

Our caring, secure atmosphere encourages trust and respect between every member of our school, providing the backdrop to our stimulating and creative learning environment.

At Arthur Bugler we endeavour to sustain the ethos of a whole school community, where every individual feels important and their needs are met. Diversity is embraced in a happy and secure environment. Children, staff, governors, parents and volunteer helpers are valued and cared for in order to make a positive, inspiring and safe learning environment for all.

We are committed to ensuring all our children flourish during their time at Arthur Bugler and that they leave prepared for their future success at secondary school and beyond. It is our mission to deliver the highest possible standards across all areas of school life and we are confident that our children will reach and exceed their potential during the time they spend with us. Our personal and family environment and creative approach to the curriculum makes learning enjoyable and encourages pupils to do their best. This is driven by our passionate team of teaching and support staff who place great emphasis on ensuring every child’s needs are met, their abilities are understood and their aspirations are encouraged regardless of any differences.

The education of all the children at Arthur Bugler Primary School is a joint venture involving children, staff, governors and the community. Working together ensures that provision for the children is highly effective and the very best.

We value our parent partnerships and strive to build effective relationships between the school and the wider community.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.