Part Time LSA plus MDA

Job Description

St James' Church of England Primary School

Paringdon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7RH

Telephone: 01279 432459

Email: admin.harlow@dcvst.org

Website: www.stjamescofeprimaryschool.co.uk

Opening doors to our future.

I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. Revelation 3:8

Head of School: Mrs Casey Cox

Job Details:

Closing date: 05th January 2026

Interview Date: 09th January 2026

Start Date: 23rd February 2026

Job Title: SJH Learning Support Assistant and Midday Assistant

Employment Type: Term time only, Part Time Fixed

Hours: Learning Support Assistant - 25 hours per week

Mid Day Assistant : 5 Per week

Salary: LSA Pay Range: Scale 4 point 7 MDA Pay Range: Scale 2 point 3

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic learning Support Assistant who can effectively support children with varying needs. Experience is preferable but not essential.

We are rated Good by OFSTED

We have a strong professional team at St James'.

We can offer fabulous children and staff!

The school is part of the Chelmsford Diocesan Vine Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will:

LSA Duties:

Be able to work closely with the class teacher to provide general support for learning
Have a confident grasp of English & Maths
Show initiative and understanding
Be resilient, flexible, patient and engaging
Have excellent communication skills
Be able to engage and motivate children to learn
Work well as part of a team and independently

Be committed to our Christian ethos.

MDA Duties:

· To assist children in selecting their meal and sitting in an appropriate place in the dining hall, sandwich room.

· To assist children with eating their meal if applicable.

· To clear tables when meals are finished and clear up any associated spillages.

· To enforce the necessary sanctions for maintaining good order.

· To administer basic first aid as required.

· To keep daily records of first aid administered, behaviour and sanctions employed, together with any other relevant records that may be needed.

· To provide pastoral care, guidance and routine advice to pupils as appropriate.

· Where necessary and appropriate to lead games and activities with the children.

· To alert Senior Midday Assistant and/or the Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children

St James' is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures which will include an advanced DBS check. Visits are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

For more information or to book a visit contact Mrs Cox - Head of School - on 01279 432459 or email at the above address.

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.