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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Contract term: Permanent
Immediate Start
Vacancy 1: Contract type - Part time 30 hours per week - Term time only plus inset days
Working Pattern: Monday & Friday 8.30am - 3pm, Tuesday 8.30am - 3.30pm, Wednesday & Thursday 8.30am - 4pm
Actual salary: (including fringe allowance) £19411 - £19973
Salary: Scale 3 Point 6 - 7
Vacancy 2: Contract type - Part time 18 hours per week - Term time only plus inset days
Working Pattern: Wednesday 8.30am - 4pm, Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 3pm
Actual salary: (including fringe allowance) £11647 - £11983
Salary: Scale 3 Point 6 - 7
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We have the exciting opportunity for a personable and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team here at Roding Valley High School.
We are looking for a member of staff to work with students to develop their knowledge and understanding both inside and outside the classroom and lead on some evidence based interventions. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve and be the best that they can be. The role would suit both primary and secondary practitioners who have knowledge of supporting young people with low literacy and numeracy levels.
Key responsibilities will include:
● Build strong, positive relationships with the students you support.
● Deliver planned learning activities and teaching programs, adapting them to meet students' needs as you go.
● Communicate effectively with other staff, sharing relevant information about students to ensure a consistent approach.
● Help maintain a positive and focused learning environment by promoting and reinforcing school behavior policies.
● Prepare and manage learning resources for lessons and activities, working under the SENCo's/Teacher's guidance.
● Encouraging and enabling students to become more independent learners
● Work one-on-one or in a small group, supporting children with their education, behavioural and social development; delivering high quality, evidence based interventions under the supervision of the SENCo/ Deputy SENCo.
● To support students effectively in the classroom, create a safe and inclusive environment.
● Implement scaffolding by providing temporary, step-by-step support like writing frames and prompts, and use explicit instruction with clear examples and modeling.
● A specialism in English or Maths would be desirable.
We can offer:
● a friendly and supportive working environment
● a comprehensive induction programme and the opportunity to engage in further professional development
● Bike to work Scheme
● freshly made food on-site delivered through our excellent canteen facilities
You will be joining a great school with enthusiastic and dedicated leaders at senior and middle leadership levels and a commitment to the professional development of staff. RVHS is keen to embrace an approach that is centred on teaching and learning and academic attainment for our students. RVHS is an 11-18 school in Essex, that enjoys a good reputation in the local area and benefits from excellent transport links, including being adjacent to Loughton tube station (Central Line).
For further information see the website www.rodingvalley.net
Informal discussions with the SENDCo, Mr Tony Taylor, are welcome, please contact him on ttaylor@rodingvalley.net to arrange.
Closing date: Noon on Monday 2nd November 2026
Interviews will take place: to be confirmed
Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early and conduct interviews if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
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 The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to fair treatment of all applicants and employees. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a criminal conviction or other information declared. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to disclose all cautions and convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered spent, unless protected under current legislation and guidance.
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. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
Roding Valley High School is a successful 11-18 school in Loughton and is part of The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. Currently catering for around 1400 pupils, this school boasts an excellent local reputation and fantastic facilities which provide an excellent working and learning environment. The school was graded “good” with outstanding features at the last Ofsted.