Learning Support Assistant – Maternity cover

Bridge Academy Trust; Halstead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridge Academy Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for maternity cover at The Ramsey Academy, Halstead. The role involves supporting students with additional learning needs across classes and small groups, within a dedicated Learning Support team.

Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above); graduates are encouraged to apply. DBS clearance will be required; position fixed-term until 21 July 2027, 30 hours per week, term time plus inset days.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school or with young people is an advantage.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support and small group work to children with additional learning needs.
• Work as part of the Learning Support team across the school.

Skills

Experience with students

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - Maternity cover

Salary Scale 3, Points 4 - 5 (Actual salary £17,506 - £17,783 per annum 25/26 rates)

Contract 30 hours per week,Term time plus inset daysFixed Term Until 21st July 2027

Required Monday 19th October 2026

Required Monday 19th October 2026

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support students within our SEN provision. The successful applicant will be part of the Learning Support team deployed across the school based on student needs. You will work as part of a dedicated, close knit enthusiastic team delivering both in-class support and small group work to children with additional learning needs.

Experience of working in a school or with young people would be an advantage. Candidates should be educated to GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths. Graduates are encouraged to apply.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for those considering entering an education profession to gain valuable experience to support future applications.

To discuss the role further please contact the school and the SENCO or a member of the Senior Leadership Team will contact you as soon as possible.

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

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. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.

Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

At The Ramsey Academy we have a clear aim for our students and staff to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We strongly believe that staff, students and parents working together will lead to excellence academically, personally and socially.

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.

The Ramsey Academy 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.

The Ramsey Academy Halstead

Colne Road

Halstead

Essex

CO9 2HR

01787 472481

www.ramseyacademy.com