Learning Support Assistant
St Bernard's High School · Westcliff-on-Sea · Southend-on-Sea
Job description
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive SEN department. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our young people by helping them achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils in the classroom, individually and in small groups.
- Assist students with a range of learning needs and abilities.
- Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to support the learning of students with additional needs.
- Encourage students' confidence, independence, and social development.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, positive attitude and caring nature.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced LSAs and those new to support.
Please complete the support staff application form found on our website www.stbernardswestcliff.org.uk under School Information/Vacancies – please note we do not accept CVs. Please contact the HR department for further information on recruitment@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 29 June 2026, 9.00am
Interviews: w/c 29 June 2026
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
St Bernard's High School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,021
- Avg teacher salary
- £44,984
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
- Academy trust
- ST BERNARD'S HIGH SCHOOL
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7JS
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 8 June 2026
- Closing date
- 29 June 2026
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