Learning Support Assistant

The Robert Drake Primary School, Benfleet
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Job Ref No. ECC5243-58S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2, point 4
Position Start Date: 17/11/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 03/11/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 7th November 2025  

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Hours: 15 per week (Mon-Fri), term time only

Fixed term: From 17th November 2025to 31st August 2026

Interviews held on 7th November 2025

We are looking to appoint a part-time Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil withSpecial Educational Needs.

Experience of working 1:1 with SEN pupils would be preferable but not essential. Your main duties will include supporting the pupil alongside colleagues in the classroom and during breaks.

The successful candidate will:

be dedicated, positive and flexible
be able to inspire and motivate children to succeed
have a nurturing and sensitive approach
have patience and a good sense of humour
Information about the School
The Robert Drake Primary School provides education for children from 4 to 11 years of age in the Thundersley area. We aim to create a caring, secure environment where everyone will work happily together. Each child will be encouraged to be hardworking and self-disciplined during their time here.

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.

Information about the School

The Robert Drake Primary School provides education for children from 4 to 11 years of age in the Thundersley area. We aim to create a caring, secure environment where everyone will work happily together. Each child will be encouraged to be hardworking and self-disciplined during their time here.

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.

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.

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Contact Information

Natalie Collins
The Robert Drake Primary School
Church Road
Thundersley, Benfleet
Essex, SS7 3HT
Telephone: 01268 754124
Email: collins@robertdrake.essex.sch.uk

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