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Scale 3 Point 5 - 6 (Fulltime equivalent salary £25803 - £26196, Pro Rata salary £18224 - £18501) plus uplift for any hours worked as HLTA
31.25 hours per week - 8.30am to 3.15pm daily with 30 minutes break for lunch.
Term time only - 1 year fixed term contract
Start - 4th September 2025
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and capable person to join our existing team of Learning Support Assistants.
The successful candidate will be able to work independently, use their own initiative to aid learning and have high, consistent expectations of behaviour. Their literacy and numeracy skills must be of a high standard and they will be able to work in conjunction with the class teacher to support the whole class and small groups. In addition to LSA duties the successful candidate will support lunchtimes daily and lead classes covering PPA and other sessions as required.
As a minimum the successful candidate will have, be working towards or be willing to undertake, both a relevant Level 3 qualification and HLTA training. They must also feel confident in supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Please note that this is a fixed term contract.
Prompt applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
Our Governing Board is committed to: • safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of children and young people; • promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion • the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs.
Upshire Primary Foundation School expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and appointment will be subject to Pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, an Enhanced DBS check, medical check and satisfactory references.
If you would like further information, would like to visit the school or receive an application form please contact Julie Hockley, Finance and Personnel Manager on admin@upshire.essex.sch.uk or call 01992 715567