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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