Job Description
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At High Ongar Primary School, our vision is for all children to make excellent progress from their starting points, to develop their social and emotional skills, have high aspirations for themselves and strive to be the very best that they can be. It is important to us that our children feel safe, enjoy school and are enthusiastic and motivated learners. Our whole school values focus on children being ready to learn, respectful to themselves and others, and to learn and play safely. We are a small, rural school, set in the heart of High Ongar village in Essex. Our beautiful building and extensive rural grounds incorporate a traditional feel to our exciting and motivating curriculum. Our small yet supportive staff team are committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety, wellbeing and learning for our children and we work closely together to constantly develop our own practice through high quality and personalised CPD.
High Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our school. You will have a passion for children's learning and early development, will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that all children make good progress based on their starting points. If you are passionate about learning and teaching and able to display a commitment to inclusive practices, we would love to hear from you.
We offer excellent CPD and support for all staff, and work within a strong network of partner schools within Bridge Academy Trust.
Visits to the school are encouraged as this will give you an opportunity to learn more about our school and decide whether this is the right place for you.
This position is being advertised following a flexible working request, in accordance with our commitment to supporting flexible and inclusive working practices.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work Schedule:
15 hours 15 minutes per week, Wednesday to Friday
Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to High Ongar Primary School.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@highgongar.essex.sch.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Further details are available from t: 01277363761 e: admin@highgongar.essex.sch.uk
w: highongar.essex.sch.uk
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Information about the School
At High Ongar Primary School we have a very caring ethos, a warm and friendly approach and an excellent reputation for extracurricular activities and sport despite our small size. Children are well cared for and receive a good all-round education.
High Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.