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Learning Support Assistant
Contract:Fixed Term contract to end of summer term July 2032
Working Pattern:Monday - Friday 8.45am-12.00pm
Working Weeks:39 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 inset days)
Scale 3 Points 5-6£25583-£25989 pro rata (Actual Salary £9632 - £9785 pa)
Applications close:Noon 3 November 2025
Interview:5 November 2025
We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspiring Learning Support Assistant to work with a Reception pupil and support all pupils in the classroom.
The successful candidates will support all pupils in the classroom under the direction of the teacher and working with SENCO you will take some responsibility for the progress of pupils with SEN. You will be a positive role model and encourage pupils to make good progress in their learning.
Woodville School is a 'Good' two form entry School offering a broad, progressive and exciting Curriculum. Our core values of Achieve, Inspire and Respect underpin everything we do. We promote the Growth Mindset and encourage our pupils to have a 'voice' in the school.
We are a supportive and happy team of staff with enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn. We are a Thrive School and place wellbeing for all as a high priority.
The role of a Learning Support Assistant will include:
Supporting pupils to make good progress in all areas of the curriculum
Help pupils with SEN to take part in school events and activities
Giving pupils the confidence to work independently and positively with other pupils
Promoting pupil wellbeing and encouraging pupils to express themselves
Working within a supportive team
We will offer:
Pupils who behave well and want to achieve
A supportive staff team
A commitment to wellbeing for all
Professional development opportunities
Closing date: Monday 3rdNovember 2025
Shortlisting : Monday 3rdNovember 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 5thNovember 2025
Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. 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 The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. 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. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.