Learning Support Assistant
Required as soon as possible
£19,882 to £20,199 actual annual salary (Point 7-8 Essex Scale 4)
32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm) ♦ Term time only
Our Special Educational Needs (SENDCO) Department, is integral to the ongoing success of the school, and our Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) are a vital part of the team. We are looking for excellent LSAs to help us to empower our KS3 and KS4 SEN students to fulfil their potential.
The role will involve:
- Working, under the instruction/guidance of the SENDCo and teaching staff, to undertake responsibilities, to enable access to learning for students;
- Assist the teacher in the management of students and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching (not during lesson time);
- Supervise and provide particular support for students, including those with special needs;
- Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs;
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students;
- Encourage students 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 students in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.
In order to achieve this, you will need to have:
- A good standard of education (Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C/4 or equivalent);
- A commitment to high standards of achievement from students and yourself;
- Excellent organisational skills and competence in common IT applications;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to act on your own initiative;
- An enthusiastic, can-do attitude with a good sense of humour.
This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English.
Training will be provided and you will be expected to participate in ongoing professional development.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 7 November, 2025 at midday (late applications may not be considered). Interview date to be confirmed.
The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by close of play on Thursday, 13 November, 2025. Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that time frame.
Cover Supervisor
Required as soon as possible
£21,866 to £23,360 actual salary (Point 13 to 17 Essex Scale 6)
32.5 hours per week (8.00 am to 3.30 pm daily) Term time only
Are you considering a career in, or returning to, teaching? If so, Southchurch High School could have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for a creative, self-motivated and confident person to join our dedicated team of cover supervisors. The successful candidate will cover lessons for absent teaching staff and work across the whole curriculum. You will supervise work that has been set by the teacher to ensure continuity of learning and manage the behaviour of students in the classroom to encourage an effective learning environment. No teaching experience is required; however, this role may suit anyone considering teaching as a career or someone returning to the profession.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- High levels of literacy, numeracy and good communication skills.
- The vision and commitment to continually raise levels of achievement.
- Knowledge and understanding of the key principles in delivering a classroom lesson (desirable but not essential as training will be provided).
This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English.
Training will be provided and you will be expected to participate in ongoing professional development.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 7 November, 2025 at midday (late applications may not be considered). Interview date to be confirmed.
The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by close of play on Thursday, 13 November, 2025. Please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion if you have not heard within that time frame.
Cover Supervisor Job Description
Teacher of Music – ECTs encouraged to apply
Required January 2026
MPS/UPR (TLR maybe available for the right candidate)
Are you an enthusiastic and committed Music specialist looking for new and exciting challenges? If so, Southchurch High School could be your next career move. We are seeking an outstanding, ambitious, talented and passionate Music teacher to join our committed team of practitioners in delivering a curriculum which informs, transforms and generates a lifelong love of learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working Performing Arts department where you will play a vital role in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and to help instil a love for all aspects of music among our students.
We would encourage applications from ECTs looking to secure a good, supportive school to complete their ECT journey, or someone early on in their career. It is essential for candidates to be able to teach Music at KS3 and KS4.
Closing date for applications: Noon on Friday, 10 October, 2025 (late applications may not be considered), interview date to be confirmed. The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date.
Applicant Information Pack for Teacher of Music
Exam Invigilators
The School are looking to recruit Exam Invigilators as soon as possible to work, when required, on a part-time basis and be responsible for overseeing students undertaking the examination process.
Training will be provided.
£13.17 per hour (which includes a sum for statutory leave)
Please visit www.southchurchschool.com to download an Application Form. Alternatively contact the School by telephone on 01702 900777 or e-mail hr@southchurchschool.com with your contact details. Completed Application Forms should be e-mailed to hr@southchurchschool.com.
Southchurch High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references.
Applicants Information
Southchurch High School is a rapidly improving secondary school in Southend-on-Sea. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of teaching well-behaved, enthusiastic and able students. You will have the ability, drive and enthusiasm to make a difference to students and young people from the Southend-on-Sea area.
Our ethos is focused on ensuring all of our students achieve their full potential. The School’s focus on achievement is the same as at every Partnership Learning school. The atmosphere is disciplined and rigorous but also happy and caring.
We would like from you:
• To be a team player with loads of energy and enthusiasm.
• To have high expectations of yourself and students.
• To have the ability to deliver your subject specialism at KS3 and KS4.
We can offer:
• An extensive programme of relevant CPD for all staff.
• Working with a committed, hardworking and supportive team with the desire to raise student achievement even further.
• A strong emphasis on staff well-being and free access to external support agencies if needed.
• Free eye test vouchers for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Very modern facilities, set in acres of grounds, located in a leafy suburb of Southend-on-Sea.
Please note the School can only consider completed School Application Forms and not CVs alone.
No agencies please.
In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and operate safer recruitment practices we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. You will be asked to provide documentation, if shortlisted for interview, as proof of your identity and qualifications. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work check, pre-employment health check questionnaire and satisfactory references. If you have lived in a country other than the United Kingdom, clearance from this country will also be requested and a certified translation may be required.