1:1 LSA

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Learning Support Assistant in Chelmsford to provide support on a 1 to 1 basis and in small groups within the classroom. The role is part-time, requiring approximately 16.25 hours a week, and is fixed-term until 20th July 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience in a school setting, strong behaviour management skills, and a commitment to supporting children's diverse needs. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Able to support the child's medical needs and willing to deal with intimate care needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil on a 1 to 1 basis and with small groups in the classroom.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SENCO to support learning.

Skills

Experience of supporting children in a school setting

Strong behaviour management skills

Ability to support the child's medical needs

Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils

Demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility

Commitment to high achievement

Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills

Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE A-C

Good knowledge of ICT

Flexibility and good sense of humour

Ability to use their own initiative

Willing to undertake training

Education

GCSE Maths and English grades A-C or equivalent

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2928-67S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5-6 (£25,583 - £26,824 FTE)

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

Application Close: 11/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Contract: Fixed Term, until 20th July 2026, 39 weeks per year (38 weeks plus 5 inset days)

Hours: 16.25 hours per week

Closing Date: 11th January 2026 at 12pm Midday

Interview: 14th January 2026

We are seeking a skilled Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil on a 1 to 1 basis but also working with small groups of pupils in the classroom setting. The post is for 5 days a week (16.25 hours) Monday to Friday: 8:45am-12pm. This post will be a fixed-term contract ending on 20th July 2029. We are a good school seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant with a "can-do" attitude who is committed to raising standards for those they work with. You will need to have an ability to work flexibly and with enthusiasm. You will work in partnership with class teachers and the SENCO, to support learning in line with the National Curriculum.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Able to support the child's medical needs and willing to deal with intimate care needs
• Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs
• Is able to demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
• A commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves
• Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills
• Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
• Good knowledge of ICT
• Flexibility and a good sense of humour
• The ability to use their own initiative
• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs

Benefits offered

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP

Contact us: Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs C. Sandiford, Office Manager on 01245 467474 or by emailing [e-mail].

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.