Job Description

THE MID ESSEX ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST

Job Description: LSA

Trust Vision and Values:

To unlock every child's potential as a unique child of God

Respect - Forgiveness - Trust - Responsibility - Thankfulness - Justice - Humility

The vision of the Trust is for every child and adult to flourish, achieving the best possible outcomes, across the breadth of the curriculum, with a wealth of rich engaging experiences, within a culture where everyone feels like they belong and can shine. We are already on this journey but want our school leaders to work collaboratively across the Trust to lead our staff and pupils, as well a working in partnership with parents and the community, to achieve this vision together over the coming years.

Job Purpose

To work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.

The key areas of responsibility are as follows:

· Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff

· Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher adjusting activities according to pupils' responses as appropriate.

Duties:

· Establish positive relationships with pupils supported.

· Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills

· Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use

· Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task

· Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills

· Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources

· Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour

· Monitor and record pupil activities as appropriate writing records and reports as required

· Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher

· To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher

· To attend to pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.

· To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.

· Assist with the development and implementation of One Plans/EHCPs

· Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate

· To assist with the display and presentation of pupils' work

· To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities.

· To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.

General

· To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare

· Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development

· Attend relevant school meetings as required

· To respect confidentiality at all times

· To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

· To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

· Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy

· The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

· The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Head of School to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Contractual information:

Fixed term contract: 26th January 2026 to 31st August 2026

Total number of hours: 22.5

Total number of weeks: 39 weeks

Pay scale: scale 3 (point 5 to 6) plus London Fringe

Actual Salary for point 5 £13,717.38 p.a. or for point 6 £13,929.04 p.a.

Closing date: 9th January 2026