Job Description

Learning Support Assistant Secondary School in Chelmsford

Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time LongTerm / Permanent Opportunity

Are you a calm proactive and committed Learning Support Assistant ready to make a meaningful impact in a thriving Chelmsford secondary school Ribbons & Reeves are supporting a highperforming inclusive school seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their supportive SEND and pastoral team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting students with additional needs who thrives in a structured studentcentred environment and is eager to contribute to a school with strong values high expectations and a warm community ethos.

About the School (Chelmsford)

This Chelmsford secondary school is known for its positive culture ambitious standards and commitment to developing confident resilient young people. As a Learning Support Assistant you will benefit from:

• Strong Pastoral & SEND Support A nurturing wellorganised environment where staff and students feel supported.

• Clear Behaviour Systems Consistent routines that allow a Learning Support Assistant to focus on meaningful learning support.

• Inclusive ValuesDriven Culture Respect responsibility and aspiration underpin every aspect of school life.

• Broad Curriculum & Enrichment A rich academic and cocurricular offer that creates a vibrant ambitious school community.

• Professional Development Excellent CPD and progression routes ideal for a Learning Support Assistant considering teacher training or SEN specialism.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant you will:

• Provide 1:1 and smallgroup support to students with SEND

• Adapt resources and scaffold learning to ensure accessibility

• Work closely with teachers the SENCO and the wider support team

• Build positive trusting relationships with students

• Support engagement confidence and behaviour in the classroom

• Contribute to the wider school community and uphold its values

This Learning Support Assistant role requires someone who is patient adaptable proactive and confident supporting students with a range of needs.

The Ideal Learning Support Assistant

The school is looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is:

• Versatile flexible and calm under pressure

• An excellent communicator who builds rapport quickly

• Experienced in supporting young people with SEND (essential)

• Motivated reflective and eager to develop professionally

• A positive team player who contributes to school life

If youre ready to take the next step as a Learning Support Assistant in Chelmsford apply with your updated CV today.

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