Learning Support Assistant
Porters Grange Primary School and NurserySouthend-on-Sea, East of England
Overview
This is a education role (part time) with Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery based in Southend-on-Sea. The advertised salary is £26,016 - £27,274 Annually (FTE). Applications close on 10 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Salary
LSA Level 4 Points 4 to 7 £26,016 to £27,274 pro rata (actual salary £16,641 to £17,445) per annum
Hours
LSA - 27 hours and 55 minutes per week (8:30 to 15:40, with 95 mins unpaid lunch break - 27.92), Term Time only
Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our successful team, supporting pupils learning initially in our younger year groups; in the classroom setting, in small groups and through 1:1 support.
- Experience of supporting pupils in primary schools
- Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND
- Relevant NVQ level 2 or above
- GCSE A-C/equivalent in English and Maths
- A caring, patient nature
- The ability to be flexible
- The ability to work well within a team and independently
As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange Primary School can offer you:
- A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
- A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
- High quality professional development
- Opportunities for cross phase work
- Support and collaboration across our Trust
- A well-resourced school
Please don’t take our word for it. Come and arrange a visit to see for yourself. We would love to show you our children at work
Full details of the interview process will be sent to those candidates who are shortlisted.
Closing Date: 10 November 2026 at midday
Interviews: 17 November 2026
For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on 01702 987890 or recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
How this role compares
We hold 479 school vacancies in East of England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £28,608. This role pays less than about 65% of them.
There are 5,624 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 770 of them in East of England.
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery has 1 other vacancy open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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