Job Description

School: Winter Gardens Academy

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2026

Hours per week: 28 hours 40 minutes per week (38 weeks - Term time only)

Scale: Scale 3 Point 5-6 (Depending on experience)

Actual Salary: 16,024.16 - 16,278.19 (Depending on experience)

Application Closes: Monday 8th September 2025 Midday

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: As soon as possible

Support, Encourage and Nurture - Learning Support Assistant Wanted!

Are you an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant? Winter Gardens Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for a

Learning Support Assistant working 1:1 with a child in Key Stage 2

to join our dynamic team!

At SEAT, we believe in

belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment

--values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will support pupils to help them have an outstanding educational experience, whilst fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

You will be working 28 hours, 40 minutes per week; Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 3:25pm and Fridays 8:30am - 1:40pm, term time only.

What's in it for you?

? A supportive and inclusive work environment where you're truly valued

? A

Leadership Academy

to fuel your professional growth

? A strong focus on

staff well-being

through our Employee Assistance Programme

? The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

If you're ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of something amazing!

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01268 699305 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!

At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.

Winter Gardens Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 16,024.16-16,278.19 per year

Expected hours: 28.40 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Canvey Island SS8 9QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person