Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term)

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oaklands Infant School in Chelmsford is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our school. You will support children's learning and early development, helping all pupils make good progress from their starting points.

The role is part-time, fixed term until 31 August 2027, with a schedule of Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and reference checks as part of safeguarding.

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2529-74S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, point 4-5

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

Application Close: 30/08/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Tuesday 8th September 2026

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our school.

You will have a passion for children's learning and early development, will be able todemonstratea commitment to ensuring that all children makegood progressbased on their starting points.

If you are passionate about learning and teaching and able to display a commitment to inclusive practices, we would love to hear from you.

We offer excellent CPD and support for all staff, and work within a strong network of partner schools within Bridge Academy Trust.

Visits to the school are encouraged as this will give you an opportunity to learn more about our school and decide whether this is the right place for you.

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

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.00pm

Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Information about the School

Oaklands Infant School is a happy, popular school, set in small but beautiful grounds in Old Moulsham, Chelmsford. All members of the school community are committed to doing the best for the children entrusted to our care, placing the happiness and well-being of each individual child at the heart of everything we do.

Oaklands Infant School 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.

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.

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HLTA

St Michael's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior School; Galleywood, Chelmsford Closing: 31/08/2026 Midnight