Learning Support Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties

Job Description

Pay Range (LSA): Grade B (£18,799 - £20,366)
Pay Range (MDA): Grade A (£1,239 - £1,300)
Position start date: ASAP
Contract Type: (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:15pm) 37 weeks per year (term-time only)
LSA: 29 hours 35 mins per week
MDA: 2 hours 5 mins per week
Contract Term: Fixed term for two years
Applications Close: Thursday 26th November 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 30th November 2026

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT WITH MIDDAY ASSISTANT DUTIES

Stifford Clays Primary School is seeking a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with two named children. The role also includes Midday Assistant duties and offers an excellent opportunity to make a positive difference to children's learning, development and wellbeing.

This is a fixed-term position for two years. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm (with a 25-minute lunch break), term-time only.

We are looking for someone who:

· Has a caring nature and a calm, patient approach

· Works well as part of a team and is willing to contribute to all aspects of school life

· Has experience of supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

· Can motivate and encourage children to engage positively in learning

· Is adaptable, reliable and confident in responding to individual pupil needs

· Can help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Why Stifford Clays Primary School?

We are a community-focused school for 2 to 11 year olds, located centrally in the Stifford Clays ward of Thurrock. The original infant and junior schools were built in 1954 and were one form of entry. The school has grown hugely to accommodate 90 children in each year group. We have a resource base provision for children with autism.

Stifford Clays Primary School is a happy and positive school. We are an Ofsted 'Good' school (2022) where ''pupils love coming to school'' and "pupils, staff and trustees show great pride in belonging to the Stifford Clays Primary School community. 'Our personal development provision is 'outstanding'.

Why SWECET?

At South West Essex Community Education Trust, we are passionate about providing the best start in life for our pupils. We are united in the belief that every young person needs and deserves an education that will maximise their future life chances.

We place our pupils' needs at the heart of everything we do and support our colleagues in delivering high-quality education. Our vision is to establish a national reputation for the quality of education we provide.

Our academies are united by the things that make us both similar and unique - the DNA that ties us all together. The SWECET DNA is made up of the following components: Developing our people, Nurturing our differences, and Aspiring for excellence.

We believe that our colleagues are our most precious resource to provide high-quality learning experiences for all our pupils. Our colleagues work hard to support teams in their own schools and across the Trust and in return, the SWECET Wellbeing Charter sets out our actions to support our colleagues.

If you have energy and passion in abundance and would relish the opportunity to be part of our team, we look forward to hearing from you. Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please email recruitment@swecet.org.

If interested in this vacancy, please submit your application for the position as soon as possible, as interviews may take place before the closing date.

Information about the School

We are a community-focused school for 2 to 11 year olds, located centrally in the Stifford Clays ward of Thurrock. The original infant and junior schools were built in 1954 and were one form of entry. We have a resource base provision for children with autism.

Stifford Clays Primary School is an extremely happy and positive school. We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2022) where ‘’pupils love coming to school’’ and “pupils, staff and trustees show great pride in belonging to the Stifford Clays Primary School community.” Our personal development provision is ‘outstanding’.