Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Bishops' C of E and R C Primary School in Chelmsford is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant to join the Nest, our inclusion and nurture space. The role is part-time, with Monday to Friday shifts from 8:40 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:15, supporting pupils across the school and helping deliver an exciting and inclusive curriculum.

We expect applicants to be team players with strong communication and interpersonal skills, committed to raising each child's potential, and respectful of

Qualifications

• enthusiastic, skilled and motivated learning support assistant
• commitment to inclusion
• team players with good communication and interpersonal skills
• supportive of our Christian ethos

Responsibilities

• support learning and are excellent practitioners
• foster positive and supportive relationships across pupils
• contribute to an inclusive and nurturing environment
• work as part of a collaborative school team

Skills

Support learning

Team player

Communication skills

Inclusion

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3823-190S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 6-7 £26,847-£27,274

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

Application Close: 25/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: W/C 30th November

Date of Interviews:w/c 30th November

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated learning support assistant to join our popular, successful school. The role is within our inclusion and nuture space, the Nest. Hours of work are Monday-Friday 8.40-12.00 and 1.00-3.15.

We are looking for applicants who:

• enjoy supporting learning and are excellent practitioners


• have a commitment to develop every child's potential through high expectations for all


• can motivate and support pupils at all levels, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion


• are able to foster positive and supportive relationships


• are team players with good communication and interpersonal skills

In return we offer:

• enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved pupils


• a positive, inclusive school ethos


• an exciting and innovative curriculum which children enjoy


• support and professional staff development


• a friendly and committed staff team

This is a superb opportunity to join a happy and thriving school where there is an emphasis on wellbeing and joy. Candidates must be supportive of our Christian ethos.

Please see the Post-specific role profile for more details and read alongside the job description and person specification.

Visits to the school are welcome by prior arrangement. To make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01245 460107 or email: [e-mail]

The Bishops' C of E and R C Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We respect and value diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.

Information about the School

We are a joint Anglican and Catholic primary school and applicants should be supportive of our Christian ethos.

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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