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Learning Support Assistant

Beauchamps High School · Wickford · Essex

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Term-time only
Salary: LGS Scale 3 pts 5-6 + London Fringe Allowance (pro rata)

26.67 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:45am - 3pm

About the Role

We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive Learning Support Assistant to join our team and help create a learning environment where every student can thrive. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working closely with students, understands the importance of inclusive education, and is eager to make a meaningful difference each day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils with a range of learning needs.
  • Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, accessible lessons.
  • Encourage students’ independence, confidence and participation in school life.
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with students, staff and families.

About You

  • Warm, patient and committed to helping students succeed.
  • Able to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
  • Confident communicating with pupils, staff and parents.
  • Organised, reliable and able to work well as part of a team.
  • Experience in a school or SEND setting is beneficial but not essential.

About our school

Beauchamps High School is a successful 11-18 school, with examination results consistently above the national picture. We are a truly inclusive school and believe we are a family in which everyone aspires to achieve their best and beyond. The leadership team is dedicated to promoting mutual respect, a love of learning and celebration of success for both staff and students alike.

The school prides itself on being a positive working environment where individuals are always supportive of one another. We offer our staff a varied programme of CPD alongside a range of wellbeing opportunities.

Beauchamps High School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and interviews can take place at any time. The school reserves the right to close this post at an earlier date should a successful appointment be made.

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About this school

Beauchamps High School

Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,469
Avg teacher salary
£51,923
Pupil:teacher ratio
17:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LY

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Salary
£15,823.00 - £16,067.00 Annually (Actual) Including London Fringe £729 (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
20 July 2026
Closing date
21 August 2026

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