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Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Essex

  • £20,216 - £20,538 per year
  • New
Salary:
LGPS Scale 3, point 6-7
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
9 November 2026

Job overview

Build Positive Relationships, Achieve Positive Outcomes at The Thomas Lord Audley School.

Are you looking to join a community that is truly dedicated to the success and well-being of its students? Do you have the skills to help every student reach their full potential, both academically and personally?

At The Thomas Lord Audley School, our vision is to empower our young people to be the best that they can be. All our staff are highly committed to creating a positive learning environment and excellent relationships, allowing every student to grow and develop. We're looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant on a fixed term basis to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.


  • The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week

  • This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time and non-pupil days 

  • This position is fixed term until 31st August 2027


A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

  • Work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff and or SENCO to plan and deliver wave 1, 2 and 3 interventions that have measurable impact for the specific needs of the student.

  • Establish positive relationships with students and staff.

  • Be a key worker for SEN pupils.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

  • GCSE A - C (or equivalent) Maths and English

  • Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality

  • Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing


Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.


Professional Development:

A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.

Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

  • A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.

  • A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.

  • Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.


Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people

that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including

the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that

we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice

across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal

employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and

more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 9th November 2026 at Midnight via My New Term 

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

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About Harwich and Dovercourt High School

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  • Harwich and Dovercourt High School
  • Hall Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich
  • Essex
  • CO12 3TG
  • United Kingdom

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About Harwich and Dovercourt High School

Harwich & Dovercourt High School is a co-educational secondary school aged 11–16 across the Harwich peninsula in Essex. The school converted to an academy in 2012 and later joined The Sigma Trust in 2017, placing its rich local history within a supportive framework of regional educational collaboration.

As part of the Sigma Trust family, we truly believe in 'Ambition for all.' Our school is a vibrant, forward-thinking place where we're dedicated to helping our young people be the absolute BEST they can be—empowering them academically, socially, and personally for a fulfilling future. Guided by strong values we support every student to tackle challenges and reach their full potential. We're on an exciting journey of rapid improvement with the backing of a respected multi-academy trust, making this a fantastic time to be part of our community.

Harwich and Dovercourt High School, as a member of The Sigma Trust, values and positively promotes the following attributes:

  • Integrity – be honest, transparent, trustworthy and true to your beliefs.
  • Passion – be positive and enthusiastic about what you are trying to achieve.
  • Aspiration – aim for your best and set high, realistic goals.
  • Resilience – never give up and strive to improve.
  • Accountability – take responsibility for your words, thoughts and actions.
  • Respect – for yourself, your environment and other people.

As a school we want the very best for our pupils. We have high expectations and endeavour to provide the very best opportunities for all students through established routines.

  • Do you want to work in a school with fantastic young people and staff who work hard and have a great community spirit?
  • Do you want to work in a school that prioritises evidence-based research when developing its curriculum?
  • Do you want to work in a school with excellent, research led professional development opportunities for staff?
  • Do you want to work in a school with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding, inclusion and behaviour?
  • Do you want to work in a school which is part of a large yet locally based Trust, which opens up a whole myriad of possibilities?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then please consider Harwich and Dovercourt High School as a place to make your mark and develop your career.

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