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We are seeking the combined post of
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT & MIDDAY ASSISTANT
Hours per week - LSA 11.25 (afternoons only) / MDA 5.0 hours (lunchtimes)
Fixed Term Contract from 1st Sept 2019 to 31st August 2020
LSA Salary Band 2 to mid-point (actual salary range £4,540 - £4,723)
MDA Salary Band 1 whole range (actual salary range £1,939 - £2,017)
Required: ASAP
We are seeking a friendly, empathetic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant and Mid-Day Assistant to support a lower school child with social and communication needs 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
NB: Applicants may also apply for the other LSA (mornings only) vacancy at Moulsham Junior School.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
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.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.
We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.