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Learning Support Assistant

Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy, Saffron Walden
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Job Ref No. ECC3710-18S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, SCP 5-6
Position Start Date: 06/01/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 10/12/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 16 December 2025 Shortlisting Starts:  11/12/2025

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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Required for January 2026 (fixed term)

Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy is a flourishing village school with wonderful children and a talented staff team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our school. The working pattern is Tuesday-Thursday, 0845-1315. As some of this time is over the lunch hour, the role involves supporting our Midday Assistant team. This is a fixed term position to July 2026.

Successful candidates will be required to work flexibly, taking direction from the class teacher in adapting and planning activities to help children progress. The role includes working with individuals and leading small intervention groups.

  • We are looking for candidates who:
  • Have a caring, gentle and positive disposition.
  • Have a commitment and passion to work with children.
  • Want to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team.
  • Can communicate with parents/carers and other professionals.
  • Is able to contribute to our safe and supportive environment.
  • Have GCSE standard, or equivalent, Maths and English.

We can offer you:

  • The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment.
  • Motivated children who are willing to learn.
  • Well-equipped and resourced classrooms.
  • Continued professional development.
  • A caring and friendly staff body.

Great ChesterfordC of EPrimary Academy has a strong focus on promoting Christian values and is part ofGreat Oak Multi Academy Trust.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity and our school, please visithttp://www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk.School visits are welcome and can be arranged via the school office on 01799 530292.

Please emailyour application or further queries tosdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk

Application forms, job description and person specification can be downloaded via the school website.

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday, 11 December 2025
Interviews: Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Information about the School

Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy is an ambitious, innovative, forward thinking primary school based in Great Chesterford, near Saffron Walden.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Sharon Dyster
School Street
Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden
Essex, CB10 1NN
Telephone: 01799 530292
Email: admin@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk

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