LSA

Shorefields; Great Notley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Chelmsford is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a part-time fixed-term basis until July 2026. The role involves supporting pupils with various needs in a classroom setting. Candidates should have experience in education, excellent behaviour management skills, and the ability to provide medical support. The school offers a supportive environment, commitment to development, and various benefits, including access to a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children requiring extra support in the classroom.
• Ability to provide medical and personal care as needed.
• Commitment to professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom setting while adhering to the National Curriculum.
• Work in partnership with teachers and SENCO to facilitate learning.
• Manage classroom behavior and provide personalized support.

Skills

Experience of supporting children in a school setting

Strong behaviour management skills

Ability to support the child's medical needs

Knowledge of strategies for engaging pupils with specific needs

Patience and calmness

Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills

Good standard of education (Maths and English GCSE A-C)

Good knowledge of ICT

Flexibility and a sense of humour

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Barnes Farm Primary School is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

We are seeking a skilled Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in the classroom setting. The post is for 5 days a week (18.75 hours) Monday to Friday: 8:45am-12:30pm, fixed term to July 2026. The school is looking for 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.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• 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

We can offer you

• 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

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].

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. 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 available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

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