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We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dedicated SEND team. This role involves working closely with a child in KS2 who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
You will play a key role in helping to deliver the individualised provision outlined in the child's EHCP, supporting their social, emotional, and academic development within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
This role will primarily involve supporting a child with significant communication needs, intimate care needs and who is working significantly below their chronological age. Previous experience of supporting a child with similar needs would be beneficial though not essential.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working under the direction of the SENDCo providing 1:1 support. Your role will involve working alongside our wider teaching team to create a nurturing and structured environment. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, implement innovative strategies and demonstrate patience and empathy in their practice.
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis ending on 31st August 2029. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3.20pm.
Actual salary starts at £17,580 per annum.
Information about the School
Kelvedon St Mary’s CofE Primary Academy, part of Canonium Learning Trust, is a 2-form entry primary Church of England school located in the heart of Kelvedon - a small town in mid Essex.
The school has a rich history of providing outstanding education to its students, and is committed to the values of the Church of England in everything it does.
The school has a Nursery and Autism Support Centre, and as the founding school of Canonium Learning Trust, hosts the Trust's central services team.
Influenced by the Church of England’s vision to educate for ‘life in all its fullness‘ (John 10:10), our focus on wisdom prioritises the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral and social development of our children. We aim to inspire wisdom with a golden thread of deep knowledge, critical thinking, strong communication and exciting learning opportunities running consistently throughout our curriculum.
Ultimately, we want our pupils to leave our academy as knowledgeable, thoughtful and articulate individuals, who are equipped with the cultural capital to thrive in our evolving world and society. By working together, we ensure our pupils are supported and challenge to nurture a keen mind, a willingness to question and the ability to make right choices, so that they are prepared for secondary school and beyond.
🏆 Tes Trust of the Year 2025
Canonium Learning Trust is a charitable educational trust comprising a growing family of schools across Essex. We are proud to have been named "Tes Trust of the Year" (9 Schools or Fewer) in 2025, a national award that recognises excellence in education, innovation in leadership, and the power of community collaboration.
At the heart of our Trust is a shared belief that every child deserves the best possible education, regardless of the size or location of their school. We work relentlessly to nurture each child's potential and enthusiasm for learning, so that they leave our schools ready to embrace future challenges and make a positive contribution to society.
🔗 To learn more about Canonium Learning Trust - a Church of England Multi Academy Trust in Essex - please visit:
https://www.canonium.org/multi-academy-trust-in-essex