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Learning Support Assistant Vacancy - St Luke's Church Primary School
Website: www.stlukesschool.co.uk
St Luke's is a vibrant, friendly and values‑led primary school at the heart of the Tiptree community. We are seeking a caring, committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team and help children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a school that places relationships, inclusion and high expectations at the centre of everything we do.
We are currently advertising three roles, and some could be worked by the same candidate if more hours are needed.
- Maths LSA, Mon - Fri, Year 2 10:00 - 11:00, Year 3 11:15 - 12:15, 10 HpW
- RWI Group LSA, Mon - Fri, 14:00 - 15:00, 5 HpW
- RWI Tutoring LSA, Thu - Fri, 8:45 - 11:00, 11:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 14:00, 7.5 HpW
Qualifications not essential, but a grade C (grade 4) or above in English and Maths is essential.
About the Role
As a Read Write Inc (RWI) Phonics Intervention Tutor, you will work closely with the phonics lead teacher and the wider staff team to support induvial children's learning, wellbeing and development in phonics. You will help create a calm, purposeful and joyful area where every child feels known, valued and able to succeed.
Your work may include:
- Supporting children one to one
- Helping children with SEN needs to access learning and develop independence
- Supporting positive behaviour in line with our restorative approach
- Helping children develop confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing
- Contributing to the wider life of our warm and busy school
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
- Kind, patient and genuinely child‑centred
- Able to build trusting relationships with children and adults
- Positive, proactive and willing to learn
- Calm, organised and able to follow routines
- Confident supporting learning under the direction of the class teacher
- Able to work as part of a team and use initiative when needed
- Committed to safeguarding, equality and high standards
- Experience in a school setting is helpful but not essential - we welcome applicants with the right values, attitude and willingness to grow.
Why Join St Luke's?
- A warm, supportive and values‑driven staff team
- Children who are joyful, curious and full of potential
- A leadership team that prioritises wellbeing, clarity and professional growth
- Opportunities for training, development and CPD
- A school community that celebrates kindness, inclusion and high aspirations
Information about the School
St Luke's is at the heart of the village of Tiptree and is easily accessible from the A12 - a short commute from both Colchester and Chelmsford.
St Luke's Church Primary School was founded in 1863 to provide education according to the principles and practices of the Church of England.
Following the reorganisation of many Church of England schools in the 1950's, St Luke's became a controlled school. This means that some of the governing body is drawn from the foundation, representing the Church of England, and the rest is made up of County nominated and other lay people.
The school occupies the site immediately adjacent to St Luke's Church, and this reinforces the feeling of community that we share.
Further information about our school can be found on our website: www.stlukeschool.co.uk