Job Description

Part time position on a fixed term contract to 31 August 2026 Start date: asap

Hours: 1.15 pm - 3.15 pm Monday to Friday, term time only

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Our staff are key in making that happen. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and proactive Learning Support Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development and wants to play a key role in helping all pupils achieve their full potential.

The role will involve working alongside the class teachers and SENCo to support learning..

The successful applicant will be someone who:

● Has an understanding of SEND children within an educational setting and has the ability to support them effectively

● Has experience of working with children with additional needs

● Can deliver targeted support to individual children, or small groups, helping to deliver interventions and differentiated learning

● Can foster positive relationships with pupils to build confidence, engagement and independence

● Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

● Is committed to achieving the best for every child

● Is highly motivated

● Can follow direction but also be proactive and use their own initiative

● Shows commitment to inclusion and a belief in every child's potential

● Is patient, flexible, and resilient, with a good sense of humour!

● Has a good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

You will be joining part of a nurturing and professional team, committed to staff development. Further details and application form are available from the school office admin@dsmprimary.essex.sch.uk

We reserve the right to interview and appoint sooner than the published dates if the right candidate applies.

The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.

Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.

We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.

Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.