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Learning Support Assistant
13 Hours per week worked over 5 days per week, Term time only
Scale 3 Point 5-6 £24,790-£25,183 Pro Rata (FTE), (£7,266.69 - £7,381.89 per annum Actual)
We have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant to join our small, friendly team.
The successful candidate will:
Be dedicated, positive and flexible
Demonstrate a love of learning and value people
Be able to inspire and motivate children to succeed
Motivate and encourage pupils that you work with
To provide learning support for the pupils in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups
Has a belief in inclusion, diversity and access and the right of each pupil to maximise their potential whatever their needs and abilities
A caring and sensitive approach
A patient and positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour
We can offer you:
A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
A team of fantastic teachers and support staff who are committed to school improvement and achievement for all.
Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Application Closing Date: 4th July 2025
Interview dates: 11th July 2025
Information about the School
Christchurch C of E Primary School admits Infant and Junior Boys and Girls aged to 4 to 11.
The admissions limit is 25 pupil per year group.
In September 2015, we became part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.
Christchurch C of E Primary School is one of four schools in the Dengie Hundred forming part of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-three schools across the diocese.
It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. This is achieved through a range of partnerships, including schools, each local community, churches and our Multi-Academy Trust.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.
If you are interested in this post, please email any questions or your completed application form to bryony.utteridge@dcvst.org If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please call our office on 01621 740328
Information about the School
Christchurch (formerly Latchingdon) C of E Primary School admits KS1 and KS2 Boys and Girls aged 4 to 11. The admissions limit is 25 pupils per year group
In September 2015 we became part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.