Job Description

East Tilbury Primary School

Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8SB

Wishes to appoint a

Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Band A Point 1 - 6

(£15,010.70 - £16,066.42 actual salary per annum)

27 hours 5 minutes per week

8:40am - 3:10pm Monday - Friday

15-minute break and 50-minute unpaid lunch break

37 weeks of the year - term time only

Start Date: 6th January 2026

Fixed until 31st August 2026

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our successful team, supporting pupils within the classroom environment. This is an exciting role for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on children's education and future.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital part in enabling pupils to access learning by supervising and assisting them both one-to-one and in small group, across a range of activities. You will work closely with class teachers to support learning in line with the National Curriculum and help create an inclusive, positive learning experience for every child.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

· Strong communication skills to work effectively with colleagues.

· The ability to build positive, professional relationships with children and their families.

· A collaborative approach to class planning, with flexibility to adapt plans to meet individual needs.

· Excellent organisational skills.

· Effective behaviour management strategies.

· A good standard of English and Mathematics (GCSE grade 4-9 or equivalent preferred).

· Confidence in communicating with parents and attending professional meetings when required.

· Accurate record-keeping skills, including progress and medical information where necessary.

· A willingness to support pupils with personal care when needed.

· A genuine passion for the transformative impact of teaching and learning.

· A commitment to delivering education of the highest quality.

What the school can offer:   

A two-week October half-term break.
Recognition of continuous service.
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD).
Clear pathways for career progression across the Trust, including opportunities in other schools.
The support of an experienced and collaborative family of schools.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
A strong behaviour management policy designed to support all staff.
A wider support network focused on managing workloads and promoting work-life balance.
East Tilbury Primary School is located in the heart of East Tilbury, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is on the C2C Line between Shoeburyness and Fenchurch Street Station. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. East Tilbury Primary School is just over nine miles from the M25.

East Tilbury Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trustis a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin 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.

If you feel the school would suit you, 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 or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

East Tilbury 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 disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website,Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date: Thursday 27th November 2025 - Midday

Interview date: Friday 5th December 2025

Please note: 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.

Information about the School

East Tilbury Primary School & Nursery converted to Academy Status in April 2012 as a partner in St Cleres Co-operative Academy Trust. We are a three/four form entry school in a semi-rural location, only a 5 minute walk from East Tilbury Station which is on the C2C Fenchurch - Shoeburyness Line. .