Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (Secondary Phase)

Permanent/Part Time, Term Time Only

Salary: Point 4-6 £25,185- £25,989 FTE (Actual Salary: £7,586.13-£7,828.30)

Hours: Part Time, 13 hours per week.

Start Date: January 2026

We are seeking to appoint a talented individual to join us as a Learning Support Assistant at Helena Romanes School.

This is an exciting time to join the school. In October 2023, Ofsted judged the school to be GOOD in all areas. In September 2021, the school was designated as an all-through school for pupils aged 4-18 years and began admitting pupils into its primary phase. The Primary Phase will grow incrementally over the subsequent years and will eventually become a two-form entry primary phase. We are also working with the Department of Education to build a new, state-of-the-art school building on Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, which is set to open to the primary phase in 2026 and the secondary and sixth form phase shortly after.

We are looking for someone who:

- is enthusiastic about supporting children to achieve their best;
- has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour;
- has excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills;
- has a high standard of English and maths;
- has a good sense of humour.

Why choose our school?

We are a welcoming, friendly and caring school;
We offer excellent opportunities for professional development;
We will soon have a brand new learning environment across all phases;
We are part of the highly successful Saffron Academy Trust.

This role may suit a teacher wishing to reduce hours/ responsibility, while still having a positive impact on children's learning. There may also be the opportunity to work in other phases across our all through school.

Full details of the vacancy (and further information about the school) can be found on the school website. To arrange a visit to the school, or for any additional information, please contact Elle Ball by email at eball@hrs.education. Visits to the school to meet with our staff and pupils are warmly welcomed.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

There is no closing date as applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Information about the School

Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.

All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information

Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eball@hrs.education

Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.