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Learning Support Assistant (Class LSA/SEN LSA/including Midday Assistant)
Fixed Term Contract
Milwards Primary School and Nursery, Harlow, Essex
Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: 31st August 2026
Contract Type: Term Time Only, Fixed Term
Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 6th October 2025
LSA Role (25 hours & 50 minutes per week)
Salary: NJC Scale 3, Point 5 - NJC Scale 3, Point 6 (Dependent upon experience)
FTE is £26,312 - £26,718 which includes outer fringe of £729
Pro rata Actual Annual Salary is £15,324.80 - £15,775.90
Midday Role (5 hours per week)
Salary: NJC Scale 2, Point 3 - NJC Scale 2, Point 4 (Dependent upon experience)
FTE is £25,525 - £25,914, which includes outer fringe of £729
Pro rata Actual Annual Salary is £2,877.74 - £2,961.90
Total Pro Rata Salary for both roles is £18,202.54 - £18,737.80 (Dependent upon experience)
Milwards Primary School and Nursery is a friendly, inclusive and ambitious school with a strong commitment to supporting every child to thrive and succeed. We are looking to appoint caring and enthusiastic support staff to join our team as soon as possible.
The role will include supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) as well as leading small group booster sessions to help pupils make strong progress.
The ideal candidates will:
Enjoy working with children and have a kind, nurturing approach
Be positive, flexible, and proactive in their support
Have good communication skills and work well as part of a team
Embrace the values of inclusion and high expectations for all pupils
Have a good sense of humour - always useful in a busy school!
Previous school experience is desirable but not essential
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm which includes a 20 minute break
Working Hours per week - 30 hours and 50 minutes
Location:
Milwards Primary School and Nursery
Paringdon Road
Harlow
Essex
CM19 4QX
We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the school for a look around. Please get in touch if you would like to book a tour - we'd be delighted to meet you and show you what makes Milwards such a special place to work.
To apply, please complete an application form, available from:
www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk
Contact Us:
Telephone: 01279 435850
Email: admin@milwards.essex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.milwards.essex.sch.uk
Milwards Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, and enhanced DBS clearance.
Come and be part of our team - we look forward to hearing from you!