1:1 LSA

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

LGPS Pension Scheme

24/7 GP

Job summary

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant at Barnes Farm Primary School to support a child with medical needs. The role is part-time (12.5 hours per week) and fixed term until March 2027, 39 weeks per year, with shifts 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

You will join a supportive team, show enthusiasm, patience and initiative, and help all pupils including those with additional needs. ICT knowledge and willingness to training are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting.
• Able to support the child\'s medical needs and intimate care.
• Knowledge of strategies to engage pupils with specific needs.
• Patient, calm, flexible and able to work on own initiative.
• Commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves.
• Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills.
• Good ICT knowledge.
• Flexible with a good sense of humour.
• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 learning support to a child with medical needs.
• Support medical needs and intimate care as required.
• Work within a supportive team and follow directions given.
• Be enthusiastic, proactive and contribute to pupil achievement.
• Promote inclusive practice and support diverse learners.

Skills

School-based experience

Medical needs support

Engage pupils with diverse needs

Patience and flexibility

Commitment to achievement

Organisation and interpersonal skills

ICT knowledge

Flexible with humour

Initiative

Willingness to train

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C)

Tools

ICT

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 16/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Role: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (Support a child with medical needs)

Contract: Fixed Term until March 2027, 39 weeks per year

Hours: 12.5 hours per week, 11.00a.m. - 1.30p.m. Monday - Friday

Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to be a part of an incredible journey at Barnes Farm Primary School? We are looking to appoint 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join us for 12.5 hours per week to support a child with their medical needs. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting all pupils including those with additional needs. In this role, you would be working within a fantastic, supportive and welcoming team. Applicants will need to be enthusiastic, positive and able to work on your own initiative as well as follow direction.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting
• Able to support the child's medical needs and willing to deal with intimate care needs
• Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs
• Is able to demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
• A commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves
• Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills
• Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
• Good knowledge of ICT
• Flexibility and a good sense of humour
• The ability to use their own initiative
• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised progamme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24/7 GP.

Contact us:

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs Tina Daw, Team Leader on 01245 467474 or by emailing [e-mail]

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a criminal conviction or other information declared. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to disclose all cautions and convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered spent, unless protected under current legislation and guidance.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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