Learning Support Assistant

Job . ECC Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range:
Scale 3 Point 5

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 30/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBA

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge based at White Hall Academy supporting the needs of primary school children in the Clacton area?

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated learning support assistant to support children within our school.

If you have previous experience supporting children with their SEND support this may be for you.

Are you able to demonstrate that you have moved a child's learning forward through your support?

We are a three form entry primary school with happy, self-motivated children supportive parents and a creative and dynamic staff team.

We ensure that staff and parents work together to support the development of all children both academically as well as socially and emotionally.

• To be a team player as well as being able to use your own initiative
• To be patient, tolerant and understanding
• To have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

Shared values across the Trust are:

• Happy
• Healthy
• Learners for Life
• Able to Make Choices
• Confident
• Contributing to Society

Through a focus for learning on…

• Emotional Wellbeing
• Personal, Social and Learning Skills
• Basic Skills (literate, numerate and global knowledge)
• Personal interests beyond the curriculum
• Aspirations and possibilities
• Values

A supportive and positive learning environment that promotes continual professional development for all staff.

Trust wide employee assistance programme.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education
, the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children.
• to verify employment history.

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

The Academy reserves the right to close the recruitment process early.

White Hall Academy is a large primary school at the heart of the local community. It is part of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust, which has partnership at the heart of its ethos. We are rated 'Good' by Ofsted and are now working towards 'Outstanding'. To help us achieve this we need exceptional staff.

The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Tracy Baker
White Hall Academy
Melbourne Road, Clacton on Sea
Essex, CO15 3SP

Telephone:
Email: tb

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