Learning Support Assistant

GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XS

 Experienced Learning Support Assistant

(To support pupils with EHCPs)

Fixed Term contract to 31st August 2026

(A possibility exists of this fixed term contract being extended or made permanent)

27.5 hours per week (term-time only)

8:35am – 3:25pm*  Mon–Fri *this includes 10 minutes either side of the day working day 

LBR Scale 3  Point 05-06

£15.19 to £15.41 per hour

Applicants should have GCSE (A*-C) standard or equivalent in English and Mathematics. GCSE Grades MUST be stated on the application form and proof will be requested at interview.

We seek an LSA who under guidance from the class teacher/Inclusion team will adapt planning to meet the needs of identified children and where required prepare learning material;

Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/ relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use;

Support the use of ICT in learning activities;

With guidance from teachers/Inclusion team, undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil responses;

Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to their individual needs;

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher;

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence;

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement;

Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes;

Supervise and support pupils with personal care and medical assistance when required.  

Grove Primary is an Outstanding School, totally committed to teamwork, professional development and to raising standards.

Come and join our team!

Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be taken up and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Protection of your Data/Information

Once the recruitment process has been completed the application form and associated documents for the successful candidate will be retained to form the basis of an employment record and stored safely and securely. Unsuccessful candidates’ details will be retained for six months and after that period will be securely disposed of.

Please return application forms to the Headteacher via email to

paulette.spencer@grove.redbridge.sch.uk

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 19th June at 12:00 noon

Interviews and Skills Test (if short-listed): from Tuesday 24th June 2025

Only candidates who progress to interview stage will be contacted