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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT & MIDDAY ASSISTANT
Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027
Hours per week - LSA 25.83 hours / MDA 5 hours
LSA Salary Scale 3 Point 6-7 - actual salary range £15,554 - £15,802 per annum
MDA Salary Scale 2 Point 4-5 - actual salary range £2,917 - £2,963 per annum
Working times 8.35 am until 3.15 pm Monday to Friday
School term time plus non pupil days
Required:As soon as possible
We are seeking a friendly, empathetic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant and
Mid-Day Assistant to support children and to provide general classroom support.
Successful candidates will:
- Be a great classroom practitioner
- Set the highest standards for themselves and pupils
- Have highly effective communication skills and a commitment to a collaborative, team approach
- Builds warm, trusting relationships with children
- Understands the importance of adaptation and inclusion
- Is calm, reflective and committed to helping every child succeed
What the school offers its staff:
We believe that enjoying your work is key to reaching your potential and successful candidates will benefit from:
- Be part of the Hive MAT, where staff wellbeing and professional trust are prioritised
- High levels of pupil attainment
- Working with supportive colleagues and parents in a positive learning environment
- Work within an inclusive, values‑driven school community
- Access strong CPD and opportunities to grow your practice
- Join a vibrant junior school with 685 pupils and a strong community ethos
- Benefit from a highly supportive and visible senior leadership team
- Having fun and being part of a great team that works together
The Hive Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of this commitment any appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, medical clearance, suitable references and online searches (including social media)
Applications are to be made via the Essex Schools Jobs Website www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk
Closing date: Friday, 30th October 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday. 2nd November 2026
Interview date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026
We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.
Information about the Trust and our Schools:
The HIVE Family of Schools comprises four successful schools: Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infant School, Writtle Infant School and Writtle Junior School. Whilst each school is successful in its own right, all benefit from being part of the HIVE Family, which was officially formed in April 2025.
This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE Family of Schools is committed to providing inclusive, high-quality education and meeting the diverse needs of all pupils. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring our pupils feel safe, happy and able to thrive.
As an equal opportunities' employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join HIVE family of schools.
HIVE family of schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.
Information about the School
HIVE family- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infants, Highwood Primary, Writtle Infants and Writtle Juniors, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE is a fully inclusive family, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront on everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive
As an equal opportunities' employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join HIVE family of schools.
HIVE family of schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.
We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.