SEND/English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Little Thurrock Primary School

Rectory Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5SW

SEND / English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learning Support Assistant

Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2026

Salary: Thurrock 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: December 2025 / January 2026

Little Thurrock Primary School wishes to appoint a SEND / EAL Learning Support Assistant who has experience, or an interest, in supporting children who have English as an additional language, special educational needs, such as autism, on a one to one and small group 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 preferable)

· The ability to communicate with parents and to attend professional meetings where required 

· Good record keeping skills (Progress and medical where required) 

· A willingness to support pupil with personal care 

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

· A commitment to supporting the delivering 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.  

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  

· 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 Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.   

Little Thurrock 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. 

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: Thursday 13th November 2025, Midday

Interview date: Thursday 20th November 2025

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.