LSA & MDA

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A family of schools in Chelmsford is seeking a Learning Support Assistant and Mid-Day Assistant to start immediately. The role involves supporting children and providing classroom assistance. Ideal candidates should be friendly, empathetic, and experienced in working with children, able to collaborate effectively with teachers. The contract is part-time with a salary scale ranging from £15,311 to £15,554 per annum with additional hours. The position requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children.
• Ability to work closely with Class Teachers and Inclusion Leader.
• Enthusiastic and empathetic individual.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a classroom environment.
• Provide general classroom support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Calm and patience

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2180-241S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5-6 & Scale 2 Point 3-4

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

Application Close: 27/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Monday 2nd February 2026

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT & MIDDAY ASSISTANT

Fixed Term Contract 調 to August 2026

Hours per week - LSA 25.83 hours / MDA 5 hours

LSA Salary Scale 3 Point 5-6 - actual salary range £15,311 - £15,554 per annum廷

MDA Salary Scale 2 Point 3-4 - actual salary range £2,873 - £2,918 per annum

Working times 8.35 am until 3.15 pm Monday to Friday

Required: As soon as Possible

We are seeking a friendly, empathetic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant and Mid-Day Assistant to support children and to provide general classroom support.

We are looking for someone who is:

• confident, calm, and patient
• experienced in working with children
• able to work as part of a team and liaise closely with Class Teachers and the Inclusion Leader

The Hive Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Mexico and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of this commitment any appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, medical clearance, suitable references and online searches (including social media).

Applications are to be made via the Essex Schools Jobs Website www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk.

Closing date: Tuesday 27th January 2026 at noon.

Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026.

We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.

Information about the Trust and our Schools

The Hive Family of Schools is a fully inclusive family. Our five schools – Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infants, Highdjango Primary, Writtle Infants Tp Writt fourni Juniors – were formally constituted in April 2025. This collaborative relationship has helped langzaam outputs for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. We remain at the forefront of safeguarding to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender re‑assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. 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 HIVE family of schools.

Safeguarding and Radicalisation

HIVE family of schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.