Learning Support Assistant

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Part Time - Permanent Contract

Hours per week - 27.50 hours

LSA Salary Scale 3 Point 6-7 - actual salary range £16,115 - £16,372 per annum

Working times 8.40 am until 3.10 pm Monday to Friday

School term time only

Required: ASAP

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

Successful candidates will:

Be a great classroom practitioner
Set the highest standards for themselves and pupils
Have highly effective communication skills and a commitment to a collaborative, team approach
Builds warm, trusting relationships with children
Understands the importance of adaptation and inclusion
Is calm, reflective and committed to helping every child succeed

What the school offers its staff:

We believe that enjoying your work is key to reaching your potential and successful candidates will benefit from:

Be part of the Hive MAT, where staff wellbeing and professional trust are prioritised
High levels of pupil attainment
Working with supportive colleagues and parents in a positive learning environment
Work within an inclusive, values‑driven school community
Access strong CPD and opportunities to grow your practice
Join a vibrant junior school with 685 pupils and a strong community ethos
Benefit from a highly supportive and visible senior leadership team
Having fun and being part of a great team that works together
The Hive Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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: Saturday, 20th September 2026

Interview date: Thursday, 24th September 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:

HIVE family- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infants, Highwood Primary, Writtle Infants and Writtle Juniors, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE is a fully inclusive family, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront on everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive

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 HIVE family of schools.

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.

Information about the School

Writtle Infant School is a friendly and successful village school, located in the heart of our community. We work in very close partnership with Writtle Junior School and both schools are part of the HIVE Family of Schools, a multi-academy trust that includes Moulsham Infant & Junior Schools and Highwood Primary School. Our dedicated staff put the children first, working hard to create a safe, nurturing and happy environment in which every pupil and their family feels valued.

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.