Job Description

Bonnygate Primary School

Arisdale Avenue, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5BA

Wishes to appoint a

Learning Support Assistant

Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1-6

(£17,572.90 - £18,810.34 per annum)

8:45am - 3:15pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, Monday - Friday

30 hours per week

38 weeks of the year - term time plus inset days

START DATE: 30th November 2026

Fixed until 31st August 2027

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with significant and complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the pupil's emotional regulation, engagement in learning, social development and participation in all aspects of school life. The role requires a high level of supervision and support throughout the school day, including during classroom activities, transitions, breaktimes and lunchtimes.

We are looking for someone who is calm, patient and proactive, with experience of supporting children with additional needs and the ability to build positive relationships whilst maintaining clear boundaries. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, to implement support strategies and promote positive outcomes.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will be: 

· Passionate, creative, and motivated with a positive outlook, able to remain calm under pressure.

· Committed to supporting pupils' learning, behaviour, emotional needs, and overall welfare.

· Dedicated to raising outcomes for all students through innovation and continuous improvement.

· A strong communicator with excellent organisational and written skills, able to multi-task effectively.

· An enthusiastic team player with good classroom management and a commitment to safeguarding.

· Able to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students' welfare

· Educated to GCSE Level in Maths and English and will have obtained Grade 4-9 or equivalent

· Resilient, hardworking and have excellent de-escalation skills

Bonnygate Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the school's Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:  

· Two Week October Half-Term

· Recognition of continuous service 

· Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

· Excellent CPD opportunities

· Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools

· The support of an experienced family of schools 

· National Conditions of Service 

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 

· Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff

· Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

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.

Bonnygate Primary School 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: Monday 2nd November 2026 - Midday

Interview date: Monday 9th November 2026

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.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Bonnygate Primary School and Nursery is a two-form entry school in the heart of South Ockendon. Our aim is to provide a safe, supportive, and challenging environment where everybody can reach their full potential. We believe it is important that children take ownership of their learning, we provide them to skills and structure to achieve their goals, giving them support along the way. We provide an enriched curriculum where children learn about how the past has impacted the present and will successfully shape their future.