Job Ref No. ECC2685-106S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, points 4-5
Position Start Date: 01/05/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 01/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed  

Job Description

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Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our school for a fixed period.  You will have a passion for children's learning and early development, will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that all children make good progress based on their starting points.  If you are passionate about learning and teaching and able to display a commitment to inclusive practices, we would love to hear from you. 

We offer excellent CPD and support for all staff, and work within a strong network of partner schools within Bridge Academy Trust.  

Visits to the school are encouraged as this will give you an opportunity to learn more about our school and decide whether this is the right place for you.  

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Information about the School

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Primary School serving the needs of approximately 200 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. In a caring and well-ordered environment all children will achieve their own potential: academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and aesthetically.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Helen Russell
Greensted Road, Ongar
Essex, CM5 9LA
Telephone: 01277 363789
Email: admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk

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