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We are delighted that you are considering joining our team atArdleigh St Mary's CofE Primary Academy, part of Canonium Learning Trust - winner of Tes Trust of the Year 2025 (9 schools or fewer).
We are incredibly proud to be part ofCanonium Learning Trust - a dynamic and supportive trust that prioritises collaboration, professional development, and exceptional outcomes for children. This partnership is key to our vision for the school as we continue to grow and thrive and the sucessful candidate will be joining our team at an exciting time as we embark on a new chapter of transformation.
At Ardleigh St Mary's, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious environment for our pupils and staff alike. We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dedicated SEND team. This role involves working closely with two children across EYFS and KS1 who require addtional support in the classroom.
You will play a key role in helping to deliver tailored learning support to your allocated pupils encouraging their academic development. In addition you will be a key figure in supporting their social and emotional development within a nurturing and inclusive environment. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working under the direction of the SENDCo providing 1:1 support.
We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, implement innovative strategies and demonstrate patience and empathy in their practice. Experience in supporting vulnerable pupils will be highly valued.
If you are passionate about making a difference, dedicated to ensuring every child achieves their potential, and inspired to be part of something special, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:15pm. This role is on a fixed-term basis from January 2025 - August 2032, linked to the pupils you will be supporting.
The actual salary starts at £18,524 per annum
Information about the School
Ardleigh St Mary's Primary Academy, part of Canonium Learning Trust, is a small village primary Church of England school located between Manningtree and Colchester.
Influenced by the Church of England's vision to educate for 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10), our focus on wisdom prioritises the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral and social development of our children. We aim to inspire wisdom with a golden thread of deep knowledge, critical thinking, strong communication and exciting learning opportunities running consistently throughout our curriculum.
Ultimately, we want our pupils to leave our academy as knowledgeable, thoughtful and articulate individuals, who are equipped with the cultural capital to thrive in our evolving world and society. By working together, we ensure our pupils are supported and challenge to nurture a keen mind, a willingness to question and the ability to make right choices, so that they are prepared for secondary school and beyond.
As a proud Church of England school, our vision and all that we do is underpinned by our core and Christian values:
Respect and reverence – we have regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others
Caring and compassion – we display kindness and concern for others
Cooperation and service – we work together
Perseverance and endurance – we keep going until we achieve success
Honesty and virtue – we tell the truth
Responsibility and trust – we are accountable for all our actions
Our staff team and I would be delighted to welcome you and look forward to sharing what makes our school unique.
Martin Hawrylak, CEO