Catalyst Academies Trust
Learning Support Assistant
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Job Ref No. ECC2005-175S |
Position Start Date: 16/11/2026 |
Application Close: 06/11/2026 Midday |
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Position Type: Teaching/Child Support |
Contract Type: Full-time |
Date of Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026 |
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Pay Range: £25,349 - £26,511 |
Contract Term: Permanent |
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Job Description
Learning Support Assistant
Between £25,349 - £26,511 FTE £19,131 - £20,008 Actual per annum
32.5 hours per week term time only
Start date: 16th November 2026
We are looking for a valuable new member to join our team who is genuinely motivated by the desire to make a positive difference to pupils' lives.
We require a passionate and committed learning support assistant who is an enthusiastic, calm person who will be able to support pupils' learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff. A willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children are the main attributes required.
Quarry Hill Academy is an outstanding primary school, with a commitment to providing the very best education for all its pupils.
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate(s).
Closing Date: 6th November 2026
Interview Date: w/c 9th November 2026
To apply online please go to www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk or an application form is available to download from our school website, www.quarryhillacademy.org.uk Application forms should be sent directly to the school, admin.qha@catrust.org.uk. Informal visits are warmly welcomed, please contact us on 01375 373729 or email admin.qha@catrust.org.uk
Quarry Hill Academy is an 'outstanding' school (Ofsted, November 2022) and became a National Support School in September 2017. Quarry Hill Academy offers fantastic professional development opportunities.
Quarry Hill Academy is part of Catalyst Academies Trust, an innovative, charitable organisation, whose mission is to widen access to outstanding educational provision by supporting and empowering teachers and leaders in other schools to develop remarkable teaching and achievement outcomes.
You will also be added to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform, where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment health check and a successful enhanced DBS.
Information about the School
Quarry Hill Academy is an ‘outstanding’ school (Ofsted, November 2022). Quarry Hill Academy offers fantastic professional development opportunities.
Quarry Hill Academy is part of Catalyst Academies Trust, an innovative, charitable organisation, whose mission is to widen access to outstanding educational provision by supporting and empowering teachers and leaders in other schools to develop remarkable teaching and achievement outcomes.
Contact Information
Mrs Samantha Wakeling
Quarry HIll Academy
Bradleigh Avenue
Grays Essex, Grays
ESSEX, RM17 5UT
Telephone: 01375373729
Email: admin.qha@catrust.org.uk