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Learning Support Assistant
Scale 3 (c.£6,153)
Fixed Term until 31.08.2032
Term time only, 10.5 hours per week. (Tuesday - Friday 9am - 11:30am)
To commence: September 2026
Maltese Road Primary School is part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust and is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and capable learning support assistant who will have a positive impact on the children that they work with. Previous experience is highly desirable but not essential. You will be joining a team of hard working, friendly and adaptable LSAs working under the direction of class teachers supporting in lessons and running interventions.
We are seeking a calm, patient, and committed candidate to provide dedicated support for a child with ASD and ADHD, presenting with complex social, emotional, communication, and learning needs. The child requires a high level of adult support to communicate his wants and needs and to understand the world around him
The successful candidate will be able to provide clear routines, firm but compassionate boundaries, and skilled co-regulation, particularly during transitions, periods of uncertainty, or times of heightened anxiety.
The role involves providing close support to help the child maintain attention, engage with learning tasks, and develop independence. The successful candidate will support emotional regulation, social interaction, and sensory needs, using structured strategies and movement breaks where appropriate. You will play a key role in creating a predictable, nurturing, and emotionally safe learning environment in which the child can build confidence and thrive.
Suitable candidates will be able to interact with a wide range of children and use their own interpersonal skills to encourage the most from the children. Supporting groups of pupils and individuals including those with additional needs.
Also be able to work as part of a team and able to liaise with other members of staff. The successful applicant will be organised with good communication skills, able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and understand the professional nature of the role.
Together with the above attributes, a good standard of English and mathematics is required.
Qualifications: good numeracy and literacy skills - (GCSE or equivalent in English and maths are highly desirable).
Visits are warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact the school office either on 01245 357 860 or by email admin@maltese.essex.sch.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a suitable time for an informal chat.
Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.
Closing date: 3rd July 2026
Interview date: 9th July 2026
Information about the School
Maltese Road Primary School is situated in Chelmsford. The school is part of the newly formed Quantum Multi-Academy Trust (QMAT).
At our school, we believe in the holistic development of every child. We teach and celebrate values such as kindness, courage, honesty, determination, tolerance, and respect, while also promoting resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Our aim is to help children discover their unique voice and talents, and to equip them with the foundations they need to thrive in life.
QMAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking trust, comprising of one large secondary school and seven thriving primary schools, all rated Good or better by Ofsted. Our schools are united by a shared culture of excellence, where relationships, opportunity, care, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
We set high standards and expectations, nurturing the potential in every child and empowering them to forge successful pathways for the future. Our ethos is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it—with integrity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to improvement.
To find out more about QMAT or to view trust 'Policies, GDPR & Privacy Notices' or 'Governance' information visit the website: www.qmat.co.uk