Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Braintree; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a maternity cover basis. In this part-time role, you will work alongside teachers to support individuals and small groups, promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment.

You should be patient, adaptable and committed to helping pupils achieve their potential; prior experience with children is advantageous. The school is part of Bridge Academy Trust, with safeguarding checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is advantageous.
• Right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to making a positive difference.
• Patient and adaptable with the ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals and small groups in learning, development and wellbeing.
• Assist teachers and colleagues to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Help ensure pupils engage confidently in school life and reach their full potential.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC4420-662 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Points 4 – 5

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 22/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 1st December 2026

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils in their learning, development and wellbeing, helping them to engage confidently in school life and achieve their full potential.

Working alongside teachers and other colleagues, you will provide support to individuals and small groups, helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment. We are looking for someone who is patient, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Previous experience of working with children or young people would be an advantage, but most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and commitment to making a positive difference.

Notley High School and Sixth Form is part of Bridge Academy Trust. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to thrive.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Information about the School

At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

Please find below a link to the May 2026 full Ofsted inspection report:

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137013

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

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.

Human Resources Department
Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form
Notley Road, Braintree
Essex, CM7 1WY Telephone: [phone]
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