Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - fixed term contract ending 31st August 2026

11 hours 40 minutes per week, 1:00pm - 3.20pm, 5 days a week. 39 working weeks

Salary: Scale 3 Pt.5 - 6

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have LSA experience and have previously worked in a primary school setting. This LSA role will support the class teacher and will involve supporting the children access all learning opportunities indoors and outside. Helping with tasks, whilst encouraging independence and ensuring safety.

The successful candidate will have the following skills: -

· Educated to at least level C GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

· A flexible motivated team player with good organisational skills

· Ability to think creatively to make learning exciting and relevant to all our students

· Be adaptable and able to work with initiative

· Be able to work effectively as part of a team and have high expectations of themselves and children.

We can offer:

· A very friendly and supportive school family

· A strong Christian ethos embedded throughout the school

· Well behaved, polite and individual children who are keen to learn

· A creative curriculum incorporating our Christian Values

· Excellent links with the local community

· Relevant and regular CPD opportunities

Mountnessing CE Primary School is a member The Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact the school office on 01277 353160 or admin@mountnessing.essex.sch.uk to make an appointment to view the school.

Completed application forms should be sent to kshuttleworth@mea-at.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required for all posts.