Learning Support Assistant

• Feb_2026_-_LSA_Job_Description

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Newtons Primary School

Lowen Road, Rainham, Essex RM13 8QR

Telephone: 01708 558613

Executive Head Teacher: Mrs H McClenaghan

Headteacher: Mrs A Argire

Email: office@newtons.havering.sch.uk

Website: www.newtons.havering.sch.uk

Learning Support Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, 8.30am to 3.30pm (half hour unpaid lunch break)

Grade: Grade 1/2 Spinal Point 2 - 5

Pro Rata Salary: £21,890 p.a. - £22,832 p.a. (FTE £28,221 p.a. - £29,436 p.a.)

Contract: Permanent

Required: April 2026

Newtons Primary School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who has experience working with children with a range of special educational needs. The role is predominantly working as a 1:1 Support Assistant but some group work will be required.

Whilst you will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher you will also have the ability to use your own initiative to organise tasks and activities; creating simple resources to support the pupil’s work as appropriate. You will work closely with the class teacher and the School’s SENCO as well as working in partnership with external contacts to support learning and development.

We are looking for a person who is calm, kind, patient and who:

• Is cheerful, positive and enthusiastic about working with children
• Is experienced in supporting pupils with learning difficulties
• Have a proven track record of successfully supporting children with special educational needs
• Is flexible and able to use their initiative
• Is committed to working as part of a team

Please apply online.

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 12.00pm

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 23rd February 2026.

(We reserve the right to call suitable candiates for interview before the closing date)