Learning Support Assistants

Job Description

Learning Support Assistants

Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027

Salary - Essex Scale 3 Point 6-7

£17,623.35 - £17,904.09 actual annual salary

(plus £494.34 fringe allowance per annum)

30 hours per week

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:10pm (40-minute unpaid break)

38 weeks per year - term time plus inset days

Start date: 1st September 2026

A new opportunity has arisen, for enthusiastic, caring and committed Learning Support Assistants to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom environment. These roles are fixed-term contracts until 31st August 2027.

These roles would suit candidates who are personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

The successful candidates 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 pupils and their families
• Assisting pupil achievement by monitoring learning against learning outcomes, informing the teacher of progress/problems
• Good organisational skills
• Good behaviour management skills
• Good basic English and Mathematics (GCSE Level 4 - 9 or equivalent)
• Good record keeping skills (Progress and medical where required)
• A passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving pupil outcomes
• A commitment to supporting the delivery of education of the highest standard

BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. We measure our success by much more than exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our young people.

BCHS is already a great place to teach and learn, and we have many strengths including:  

• Motivated and polite pupils, who have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament.  
• Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues.   
• Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding of education.

BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25.  

BCHS is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust 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.   

In return for your hard work you will receive: 

• 2-week October half term holiday
• 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
• Use of the school gym outside of working hours 

   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. To request a visit to the school or for more information please speak to Anna Brown hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648907.  

BCHS 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. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.    

Closing date:Sunday 5th July 2026 at midday

Interview Date:To be confirmed

Pleasenote:we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.