Learning Support Assistant

Notley High School and Sixth Form; Braintree; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Notley High School and Sixth Form is seeking a maternity-cover Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school. You will support students to access learning and participate in class activities, helping them achieve their potential.

We offer opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment within Bridge Academy Trust, where staff are valued and encouraged to grow within the local community.

Job description

At The Notley High School & 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. We have a clear aim for our students and staff: "Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire". As a school our ambition is to be "An outstanding school in the heart of the community." These messages underpin everything we do.

We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do, but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.

Notley High & 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. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

We are looking for a maternity cover Learning Support Assistant to join our School to support our students. Please read our job description for a full list of role responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

At our school, we are committed to creating an environment where both students and staff can succeed.

In our May 2026 Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised that:

"Leaders and staff at all levels are determined that every child thrives."
"Leaders listen to the views of staff and pupils."
Staff benefit from a"range of high-quality professional development opportunities."

These strengths underpin our vision of Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire and ensure that every member of our school community is supported, valued and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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

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

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

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

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.