Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Specialist Learning Support Assistant(for pupils with a vision impairment)

Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026
8:30am - 3:30pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break) Wednesday and Friday
38 weeks of the year - term time plus inset days

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Specialist Learning Support Assistant to take on a crucial role within our school, supporting pupils with a vision impairment.

Are you:

• Passionate and have a positive approach to disability
• Able to empathise with and enjoy working with young people
• Able to work within a team
• A person with good listening and communication skills

Duties include working with pupils with a vision impairment in class and individually, and the preparation and adaptation of materials for access to learning. Training will be available for specialist systems and equipment, and experience of working with children with vision impairment is desirable. The successful candidate will require Grade C at GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English. On the job training will be offered and the potential for professional training is available.

Stanford-le-Hope 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 school's Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.  

In return for your hard work, you will receive:  

• 2-week October half term 
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools  
• 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  
• Recognition of continuous service   
• 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 you could 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 apply now or you can request a visit of the school.  For more information speak to Anna Brown at hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 6489407 

Stanford-le-Hope 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 DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.  


Closing date: Thursday 10th July 2025 at midday
Interview date:  Wednesday 16th July 2025