Vacancy Position 

Learning Support Assistant 

 

With Mid-day duty 

Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2025 

 

Location 

Porters Grange Primary School & Nursery, Lancaster Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS 

 

Salary 

LSA Level 4 Points 4 to 7 £24,404 to £25,584 pro rata (actual salary £13,932 to £14,606) per annum 

MDA Level 3 Points 3 to 5 £24,027 to £24,790 pro rata (actual salary £2,983 to £3,078) per annum 

 

Hours 

LSA - 27 hours and 55 minutes per week (8:30 to 15:40, with 30 mins unpaid lunch break – 24.92), Term Time only 

MDA - 5 hours and 25 minutes per week (12:10 to 13:15 – 5.42), Term Time only 

 

Start Date 

ASAP 

 

About The Role 

Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care. 

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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our successful team, supporting pupils learning initially in our younger year groups; in the classroom setting, in small groups and through 1:1 support. 

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Initially this role is likely to support our children in Dolphin Bay, so experience and enthusiasm to work with pupils with a range of SEND would be desirable. 

 

The successful candidate will ideally have: 

• Experience of supporting pupils in primary schools 

• Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND 

• Relevant NVQ level 2 or above 

• GCSE A-C/equivalent in English and Maths 

• A caring, patient nature 

• The ability to be flexible 

• The ability to work well within a team and independently 

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As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange Primary School can offer you: 

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters 

• A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn 

• High quality professional development 

• Opportunities for cross phase work 

• Support and collaboration across our Trust 

• A well-resourced school 

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Please don’t take our word for it. Come and arrange a visit to see for yourself. We would love to show you our children at work 

For further details or an application pack, please contact Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB 

Telephone: 01702 987890 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

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Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience. 

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. 

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Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2025, Midday

Interviews: Tuesday 14th January 2025

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Application Documents 

Support Staff Application Form 

LSA Job Description and Person Specification

MDA Job Description and Person Specification

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Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk