Learning Support Assistant

Brentwood County High School  

Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF 

Wishes to appoint a 

Learning Support Assistant  

Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2026 

Salary – Essex Scale 3 Range 5-6 

£16,770.10 - £17,035.96  plus £477.60 fringe allowance per annum 

30 hours per week – term time only 

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.10pm (40-minute unpaid break) 

Start date: 3rd February 2025 

A new opportunity has arisen, for an additional Learning Support Assistant to join our successful team supporting students in the classroom environment. Brentwood County High School (BCHS) are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, committed and flexible Learning Support Assistant, to support student learning and educational outcomes.  

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate patience and show a commitment to supporting learners to improve educational outcomes. This role would be suited to someone enthusiastic, personable, empathetic and able to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining a calm and professional manner, under pressure. Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential. 

What the school can offer:    

• Recognition of continuous service   
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme  
• Excellent CPD opportunities  
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools   
• The support of an experienced family of schools   
• National Conditions of Service   
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme   
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff  
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work life balance   

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.   

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