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We are looking for an enthusiastic class based Learning Support Assistant ideally with relevant prior experience as a Learning Support Assistant in a school or comparable setting. This role requires the successful applicant to be able to take PPA and other class cover as needed (and will preferably already have experience of doing so). South Benfleet is a popular, high achieving school with a friendly set of pupils, parents, staff and children. We are situated in the heart of Benfleet with good access to public transport. The school is well resourced to support our thematic curriculum.
The successful candidate will:-
Have Maths and English GCSE L4 / C grade and above or recognised equivalent
Be an excellent communicator
Be dynamic, innovative and hardworking
Be clear-thinking and outward-looking
Be an excellent practitioner who can enthuse and inspire.
Be passionate about learning and raising aspirations and improving educational life chances for our children
Excite and inspire our children
Be able to work as a flexible member of a team
Have the ability to lead sessions if teacher absent and lead weekly PPA ( additional pay )
South Benfleet Primary School can offer you:
A friendly and supportive school community environment where everyone is valued and everyone matters
A nurturing, friendly school with great children who want to learn and do well
High quality professional development
A well resourced reception unit
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged- we can be flexible with times, please contact us via the school office to arrange a visit.
Please see our website for further details about the school.
Information about the School
South Benfleet Primary School is a well-established, successful school which celebrated its 100th brithday in April 2026! Many of our parents and grandparents were educated here and although teaching methods and curriculum content have changed over the years, our ethos hasn't. We take great pride in our reputation for being 'a friendly, caring, family school’. We have well behaved and engaged learners with great parental support.
The school has over 400 children on roll. We are a 2 form entry school with 14 classes and a total staff of over 60. We have no mixed age classes. We are located in the heart of South Benfleet with good access to local shops and transport links.