Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our school. The role will be working closely with a child with additional needs in our Reception classes as well as supporting other children in the class setting.

About us

Larchwood Primary School is a highly successful and popular two-form entry primary school located in Pilgrim's Hatch, Brentwood. Our mission statement is all about 'Achievement and Enjoyment'. We want our children to do well at school, reaching their potential while enjoying their primary years. We firmly believe that if you get this right in Early Years, children will continue to do well. Our children are fab! They are well behaved, enjoy coming to school and are ready and willing to learn, leaving Larchwood ready for secondary school. Our community believes in what we are doing and parents are hugely supportive of the school. Staff are dedicated, skilled, friendly and work well as part of a team.

Larchwood has been part of the Discovery Educational Trust for ten years. The Trust consists of two secondary schools and three primary schools.

What we can offer

· Well behaved children that are ready and willing to learn

· Supportive Senior Leadership Team

· Full-time LSA in every class

· Great working and learning environment

· Additional facilities in the school

About You

. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Good standard of maths and English, both written and spoken (O Level or GCSE grade C or above)

. Should have creative ideas which can be contributed to the planning of activities

. Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills plus be able to demonstrate high expectations of achievement for all pupils.

. Ability to work as part of a team but to act independently if required.

. Willingness to learn new skills and take on new tasks

. Must have a warm and positive approach towards all children, staff, parents and carers

. Previous experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) preferable

. Good sense of humour

Days: Monday to Friday (term time only)

Hours: 08.30am to 15.30 (30 hours)

Annual salary - £25,185 (pro rata- see below) plus £729 Outer Fringe Allowance (OFA)

In real terms: £18,013 including OFA

Contract: Fixed term until July 2026 initially to cover a maternity.

If you are interested, please call the school to speak to our Headteacher, Steve Bowsher, or SENDCO, Dawn Jaycock, for an informal chat and to find out more about the role.

Application Deadline: Friday 12 December (midday)

Shortlisting date -Friday 12 December (you will be contacted only if you are successful)

Interviews to be held - week commencing Monday15 December

Position Starts: As soon as practically possible

Please take a look at our website (www.larchwoodprimary.co.uk), our Instagram (larchwoodps) and our X feed to get a good feel for the school (https://X.com/LarchwoodPS).

Our Local School Committee (governing board) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, medical check and an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful applicant.

Your normal place of work is at Larchwood Primary School, however, the Discovery Educational Trust reserves the right to require you to work at any other of its establishments, whether current or future. This may be for a temporary period or on a permanent basis, according to the needs of the employer.

We look forward to hearing from you.