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Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Salary/Rate:All
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Chelmsford
County:Essex
Type of Role:Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Job ref:10616
Post Date:08.10.25
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Harry Owen
Harry Owen
Managing Consultant
0203 011 4848
harry@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

📍 Chelmsford
💰 Actual Salary: £22,000 – £24,500 (Term-Time Only)
🕓 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Parker Smith Inclusion are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEMH, ASC and ADHD school in Chelmsford. The school is seeking permanent Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join their dedicated and highly supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, helping them to reach their full potential in both their learning and personal development.
 

🌳 About the School

Set within 11 acres of beautiful grounds, the school offers a truly unique learning environment. In addition to classroom-based learning, students regularly take part in Forest School sessions and a wide range of outdoor learning activities, designed to build confidence, independence, and teamwork.

All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and the school caters specifically for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD.

Class sizes are deliberately small, with just 6 students per class, supported by a Teacher, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), ensuring that each child receives tailored support in a calm and structured environment.


💼 Your Role as an LSA

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

  • Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis, helping them to engage with learning and manage their emotions and behaviour.

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, HLTAs and other LSAs to deliver creative and accessible learning opportunities.

  • Promote positive behaviour and encourage the development of social and emotional skills.

  • Contribute to the wider school community, including participating in outdoor learning and Forest School activities.

  • Build meaningful relationships with students, acting as a positive role model and trusted adult.

This is a term-time only role, working 8:30am to 3:30pm, making it ideal for those seeking a healthy work-life balance within a rewarding educational environment.


🌟 Benefits and Opportunities

The school is committed to the wellbeing and development of its staff and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

  • Actual salary of £22,000 – £24,500 (term-time only)

  • Private healthcare

  • Free meals provided on site during the school day

  • Weekly CPD training, ensuring ongoing professional growth

  • Three wellbeing days per year, in addition to regular school holidays

  • Apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship pathways, supporting career progression into teaching or specialist roles

  • On-site parking

  • Opportunities for overtime during half term, if desired


✨ Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with previous experience in education, care or youth work, as well as those looking to begin a career in SEND education. What matters most is a positive attitude, resilience, and a genuine desire to support young people to achieve their best.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs, this could be the perfect role for you.


📩 To apply, or to find out more, please contact Parker Smith Inclusion today.

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