Teaching Assistant
Leigh Beck Junior School · Canvey Island, East of England
Teaching Assistant at Leigh Beck Junior School, based in Canvey Island, East of England. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Canvey Island, East of England
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Closes
- 18 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference 1ddff0eba02aa474a506c5b4ee284efb1cf5f01c
About the role
Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term 31st August 2027
Salary - Scale 3 points 3-5 (actual salary £20,187 - £20,827)
Monday to Friday - 08:15 to 15:30 with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break
Are you keen to join a team who are passionate about putting children at the heart of everything we do?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who is willing to join our fantastic team.
We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar setting who is capable of giving their knowledge and experience to the children in our school.
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
Have experience in a similar setting
Have consistently high expectations
Support Children by following programmes devised by the school and modify planning to suit the needs of the child/children
Liaise with class teacher and keep detailed records of the child's progress towards targets
Use their own initiative to support the child in making the best possible progress
Be highly positive and supportive
Remain calm and flexible, be caring and patient
Have a proactive approach to CPD and further professional development
Have a good standard of English and Mathematics (minimum GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
We can offer you:
A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
Innovative CPD which is of the highest quality
Employee Assistance Helpline for employees and their families
Lion Academy Perks at Work with discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema tickets
This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English.
Reference: 1ddff0eba02aa474a506c5b4ee284efb1cf5f01c · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 18 Oct 2026 · Listed via Leigh Beck Junior School
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