Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Manuden; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Manuden Primary School is seeking a caring and reliable colleague to support learning in Year 1/2. You will work with individuals and small groups, including children with SEND, in a warm, welcoming team. The post runs 8.40am-3.15pm, Monday to Friday, with optional breakfast club hours by agreement.

Start date: 4 January 2027; contract is permanent and full-time. Salary is Essex Scale 3, point 7 (£27,274 FTE), pro rata for part-time or term-time hours.

Qualifications

• Care and reliability in a school setting.
• Ability to work with children and adults in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in Year 1/2 class with individuals and small groups, including children with SEND.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Teamwork

SEND support

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2750-72S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Essex Scale 3 Point 7

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 23rd November 2026

Help children grow in confidence, develop independence and enjoy learning at our small village primary school. We are looking for a caring, reliable colleague who works well with children and adults.

Start date: Monday 4th January 2027

Hours 8.40am-3.15pm, Monday to Friday

Optional additional breakfast-club hours 7.15am-8.40am

Salary Essex Scale 3, point 7 £27,274 full-time equivalent, pro rata

Permanent contract

Support children in Year 1 and Year 2

You will support learning in our mixed Year 1/2 class, working with individuals and small groups, including children with SEND. We offer a welcoming team and training to support you in the role. Optional breakfast-club hours are available in addition to the standard school day, by agreement.

Manuden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks appropriate to the role. Online searches may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.

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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