Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant initially for our Early Years Reception Class

Required 1st September 2025

The post is 39 weeks - this is term time plus 5 inset days , working hours 8:40am - 3:30pm Mon - Fri (with 1hr unpaid lunch break)

29.10 paid hours per week. Scale 3. Actual Annual Gross Salary inc outer fringe£17497.92 (subject to the 2025 LG Pay Award)

Join Our Team - Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

We are looking for a caring, professional, and positive individual to join our dedicated team and support our fantastic children in their learning and development journey.

While this role is initially based in the Early Years, LSAs may be required to work across different classes throughout the school.

Our LSAs play a vital role in the life of the school, supporting both children and teachers by working with individuals and small groups. The role also includes lunchtime supervision and care, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of our pupils during the school day.

What We Offer:

Truly wonderful children with excellent behaviour and a love of learning
A professional, fun-loving, and supportive staff team
A unique, broad, and balanced curriculum underpinned by strong values and ethos
The chance to work in a school with an Enhanced Provision for Speech and Language
Opportunities to grow professionally and develop your skills
A forward-thinking school that embraces innovation and prides itself on being different

What We're Looking For:

A high standard of English and Maths
Someone who is friendly, adaptable, approachable, and has a good sense of humour
Willingness to work with children aged 4-11, including those with special educational needs
A positive attitude towards outdoor learning, whatever the weather!
A readiness to provide intimate care if required
Availability to attend occasional after-school training sessions (in lieu of INSET days)y

If you're ready to make a difference and be part of something special, we'd love to receive your application.

To find our more about us please visit our website www.westhorndon.essex.sch.uk and follow us onX @westhorndonprim

Information about the School

West Horndon Primary School is a welcoming, warm and friendly one form entry local authority primary school. We are located just outside Brentwood in Essex. We also have a 20 pupil Enhanced Provision for children with speech and language difficulties.

We are committed to recruitment procedures which safeguard children.

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.