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Learning Support Assistant

The FitzWimarc School · Rayleigh · Essex

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom environment.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience, flexibility and show a commitment to supporting learners with individual academic, welfare and medical needs. An empathetic approach is essential. Minimum NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy are required.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to enthuse and motivate students.

The FitzWimarc School is a heavily over-subscribed 11 - 18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area due to pupil achievements, the school’s ethos and its commitment and involvement with the community.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
  • Access to our onsite gym
  • Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme
  • Eye test vouchers Scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly working environment.
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About this school

The FitzWimarc School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Good
Pupils
1,787
Avg teacher salary
£50,425
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.1:1
Academy trust
THE FITZWIMARC SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

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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Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

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Salary
£26,824.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 4, Points 8-9 £20,262 - £20,586 (FTE £26,824 - £27,254)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
4 September 2026
Closing date
20 September 2026

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