Learning Support Assistant and Midday Assistant

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All Saints' C of E Primary School, Maldon

Required from Monday 13th April 2026

LSA for 28.75 hours/week

MDA for 2.5 hours/week

LSA : 08.30 -12.30 and 13.30 - 15.15 Monday - Friday, term time only

MDA : 12.30 -13.00 Monday - Friday, term time only

LSA - Scale 3 points 6-7 (pay award pending), FTE £25,989 - £26, 403 actual salary £16,886- £17,155 paid pro rata

MDA - Scale 2 points 4-5 FTE £25,185 - £25,583 actual salary £1,423 - £1,445 paid pro rata

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant/MDA. The role involves supporting pupils with their learning, development and social emotional needs in line with school policies and procedures. You will also supervise children in the dining hall and on the playground, ensuring that children are safe and that behaviour policies are adhered to.

We are looking for a person who:

remains calm under pressure, is resilient and caring
is able to provide an inclusive environment
is enthusiastic about working with children
is able to think on their feet and try new things
is an effective communicator with pupils and staff
is able to build and maintain effective relationships
demonstrates excellent positive behaviour management techniques
possesses good Literacy and Numeracy skills

We are a school with

• A very good reputation within the local community

• A welcoming atmosphere

• Capable, enthusiastic and well-mannered children

• Dedicated and talented staff

• A commitment to professional development

• SLT and Governors with a clear vision of long term aims and strategic planning

• A positive ethos where 'Every Child Shines'

All Saints' C of E (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare

of children 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 and contract confirmation will be subject to the completion of a successful probationary period. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Mr Philip Brown, our Headteacher or Mrs Corrinne White our Deputy Head about this vacancy. Please contact the school office on 01621 853519 or admin@allsaintsprimaryschoolmaldon.co.uk to arrange these.

Closing Date: Friday 6th March at noon

Interviews will take place on: Monday 16th March 2026

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.