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We are delighted that you are considering joining our team at Stourview CofE Primary Academy, part of Canonium Learning Trust - winner of Tes Trust of the Year 2025 (9 schools or fewer).
This is an incredibly exciting time to become part of our team as we embark on a new chapter of growth and transformation. Our school is currently undergoing a complete rebuild as part of the government's School Rebuilding Programme.
In addition to our new facilities, we have recently joined the Canonium 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.
At Stourview, 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 a child in EYFS who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to support their transition into a mainstream school setting as they join EYFS.
You will play a key role in helping to deliver the individualised provision outlined in the child's EHCP, supporting their social, emotional, and academic development within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
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 partiularly those with ASD or high needs will be highly valued. A prior knowledge of communication methods such as PECs or Makaton would also be desirable.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working under the direction of the SENDCo providing 1:1 support. Your role will involve working alongside our wider teaching team to create a nurturing and structured environment.
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, 10:00 - 14:00
Actual salary starts at £12,235 per annum
This role is initially offered on a fixed-term contract on a part-time basis however there is scope that working hours could increase in the future.
Information about the School
Stourview CofE Primary Academy is an exciting and forward-thinking primary school located in Mistley, Essex.
Formerly known as Mistley Norman, we are undergoing a significant transformation as part of the government's School Rebuilding Programme. While our state-of-the-art new building is under construction, our pupils are thriving in a modern modular facility that ensures continuity and quality in their education.
As part of our evolution, we recently joined Canonium Learning Trust, a dynamic and supportive education trust specialising in small, rural, and village schools across North and Mid Essex. This partnership strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional education while fostering collaboration and professional development for our staff.
As a proud Church of England school, guided by the vision to educate for "life in all its fullness" (John 10:10), our school places equal importance on spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, and social development. We aim to nurture knowledgeable, thoughtful, and articulate individuals equipped with the values and cultural capital to succeed in an ever-evolving world.
At Stourview, we are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, underpinned by our core Christian values of respect, compassion, honesty, perseverance, and responsibility. Our ambitious vision, coupled with the support of Canonium Learning Trust, marks the start of an exciting new era for our school, staff, and pupils.
Joining our team means being part of a supportive, collaborative environment where you can help shape the future of our school and inspire the next generation.