Primary Phase Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

HELENA ROMANES SCHOOL - An Academy within the Saffron Academy Trust

Primary Phase Learning Support Assistant

Fixed Term (with the possibility of a permanent role as we expand)

Full Time

Salary: Point 4-6 £25,185-£25,989 FTE (Pro Rata - Actual Salary: £17,506.45-£18,065.32)

Hours: 30 hours a week: 9.00am-3.40pm (Monday - Friday)

Start date: January 2026

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and talented individual to join us as a Learning Support Assistant. It is likely that you will initially be working 1:1 with a pupil, in the recently established primary phase at Helena Romanes School.

This is an exciting time to join the school. In October 2023, Ofsted judged the school to be GOOD in all areas. In September 2021, the school was designated as an all-through school for pupils aged 4-18 years and began admitting pupils into its primary phase. We will grow incrementally over the subsequent years and will eventually become a two-form entry primary phase. We are also working with the Department of Education to build a new, state-of-the-art school building on Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, which is set to open to the primary phase in 2026 and the secondary and sixth form phase in the following year.

We are looking for someone who:

- is enthusiastic about supporting children to achieve their best;
- has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour;
- has excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills;
- has a high standard of English and maths;
- has a good sense of humour.

Why choose our school?

We are a welcoming, friendly and caring school;
We have enthusiastic children who love learning;
We offer excellent opportunities for professional development;
We have a brand new learning environment;
We offer our staff a 50% discount on wraparound care for their children in the primary school, helping to support work-life balance;
We are part of the highly successful Saffron Academy Trust.

We encourage our learning support assistants to develop a specialism and would be keen to hear from anyone with a specific area of interest. There may also be the opportunity to work in other phases across our all through school, if that is something you would like to explore.

Full details of the vacancy (and further information about the school) can be found on the school website. To arrange a visit to the school, or for any additional information, please contact Bev Louth on 01371 876593, or by email at blouth@hrs.education.Visits to the school to meet with our staff and pupils are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to online searches for shortlisted candidates, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

The closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 2025. The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.