Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Term time only, 5 days per week, 9.00am – 13.30pm
Start date: To commence asap
Interview date: 10th June 2026
Purleigh Primary School is part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust and is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and capable learning support assistant who will have a positive impact on the children that they work with. Previous experience is highly desirable but not essential. You will be joining a team of hard working, friendly and adaptable LSAs working under the direction of class teachers supporting in lessons and running interventions.
We are looking for a 1:1 LSA to support a year 2 child whose category of need is ‘Communication and Interaction’. The child presents with significant difficulties in emotional regulation, impulse control, and tolerating everyday demands. The child requires support with turn-taking, social communication, emotional awareness and social boundaries. Support is needed with sustaining attention, remaining focused, and persisting with tasks, particularly those that the child finds challenging. The child requires movement and sensory breaks and adult supported transitions. The adult will need to develop the child’s independence with learning tasks and their expressive language skills.
Suitable candidates will be able to interact with a wide range of children and use their own interpersonal skills to encourage the most from the children. Supporting groups of pupils and individuals including those with additional needs.
Suitable candidates will need to be able to work as part of a team and be able to liaise with other members of staff. The successful applicant will be organised with good communication skills, able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and understand the professional nature of the role.
Together with the above attributes, a good standard of English and mathematics is required.
Qualifications: good numeracy and literacy skills – (GCSE or equivalent in English and maths are highly desirable).
Visits are warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact the school office either on 01621 828 282 or by email [email protected] and the Headteacher will arrange a suitable time for an informal chat.
Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.
Please apply through Essex School Jobs - ECC reference provided.
Learning Support Assistant
Purleigh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.
