Job Ref No. ECC5269-67S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 02/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Monday 9th November 2026 Shortlisting Starts:  02/11/2026

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THOMAS WILLINGALE SCHOOL AND NURSERY
The Broadway,
Loughton,IG10 3SR
Tel: 0208 508 7287
e-mail: admin@thomaswillingale.essex.sch.uk
Full-time Learning Support Assistant - EYFS
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring individual to provide support for our children.
You will be working closely with the class teachers and our Inclusion Manager to support those with special educational needs.
To start asap
Scale 3
Actual Salary £17,794-£18,066
(£26,847 - £27,274+ £1,080 inner fringe allowance-Pro Rata)
Monday to Friday 27.5 hrs (8.45am - 3.30pm)
Flexibility with these hours may be needed

Do you have experience of supporting children?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring individual to provide classroom and intervention support for our children. You will be working closely with the class teachers and our Inclusion Manager.

The successful applicant will:
Ideally have previous experience of working with individual SEN or vulnerable children.
Be confident in creating and sourcing resources to support the children. 
Be confident in maintaining clear progress records that reflect the effectiveness of interventions used.
Be able to work in a team but have the ability to think on their feet and adapt the learning to meet the needs of the children.
Be passionate about developing children's individual talents and needs.
Be willing and able to manage children's personal care needs
Be patient, energetic and flexible.
Be a professional person who is able to give quality feedback to colleagues and other professionals.
Preferably have an NVQ level 2/3 - or other suitable standard of academic qualification
We can offer you:
An amazingly inclusive and supportive school
A community of hardworking, friendly, dedicated people
A commitment to your professional development

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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Mrs Jones or Mrs Reinke
The Broadway, Loughton
Essex, IG10 3SR
Telephone: 02085087287
Email: admin@thomaswillingale.essex.sch.uk

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