Learning Support Assistant

Long Ridings Primary School, Brentwood
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Job Ref No. ECC2588-77S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £25,583 - £25,989 (FTE)
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Temporary
Application Close: 19/09/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 25/09/2025  

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Actual Salary - £18,108

Our happy, successful and caring school is looking for an LSA to support a child requiring additional support.

The role is to work with a KS1 pupil who needs a high level of structure, predictability and reassurance. They are very energetic and lively. Thepupil works to a personalised timetable where short bursts of work are supplemented by breaks involving physical activity and constructive play.

The pupil picks up new concepts well and likes planes and cars in particular. They want to know how things work and are naturally inquisitive. This pupil has experienced a turbulent start to their life however their life is slowly becoming more stable. This role will be key in helping them access their learning at school so they can maximise their potential.

Times of work will be from 8.40am- 3.20pm with a 30 minute lunch break, term time only. This is a temporary position.

The successful applicant will need patience and a sympathetic, nurturing personality.

There will also be an element of working with children during lunch time.

If you would like more information or would like to visit the school, please contact the school office.

Information about the School

School Vision: To enable everyone, regardless of circumstances, to confidently grow into well-rounded, well-educated individuals with strong moral values, ready for their next steps in life.

Long Ridings Primary School, a popular and thriving two-form entry primary school with 401 pupils. It is a great place to work. The school follows a thematic approach to teaching with half termly opportunities to celebrate our learning. We serve a mixed socio-economic area of Hutton and Shenfield, near Brentwood. Our last Ofsted inspection was in March 2019: rated Good. We are closely involved in Teacher Training as part of the Essex and Thames SCITT - We recruit, train and retain the very best staff. We work closely with other local schools and are outward looking in terms of school development. Our staff are passionate, driven, ambitious and very dedicated. We also believe in a good work-life balance and have time limits on staff meetings. We have an unwavering commitment to nurturing a culture where our children work hard, are kind and take responsibility. Our core values permeate everything that we do.

At Long Ridings Primary School, we strive to ensure that our children are happy, safe and reach their full potential. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please call the school office to make an appointment. Please complete the application form via Essex School jobs. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical check and all qualifications will be verified.

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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Faye Stevens
Long Ridings Avenue
Hutton, Brentwood
Essex, CM13 1DU
Telephone: 01277 222488
Email: admin@longridings.essex.sch.uk

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