Job Description

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: 
Chipping Ongar Primary School is a member of Bridge Academy Trust which educates children aged 4-11years. We are opening a new enhanced provision for children with severe learning difficulties in our Maple Classroom.  We would like to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to be part of this new and vital team. You will need to be committed to making a difference and have the enthusiasm to improve pupil engagement and communication for children who may find this challenging.  

We are looking for a candidate who has:  
The experience and enthusiasm to work as part of a team in a supportive environment as a Learning Support Assistant for SLD pupils. 
Experience working across the primary range and experience of working with children with additional needs. 
Have an interest in working with children and making a difference. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in the commitment.  Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.

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

Work Schedule:
27.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday9:00am - 15:00pm
Term time only
Permanent
 
How to Apply:  
To apply for the role, please complete the application form,demonstratinghow your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Chipping Ongar Primary School.
Application guidance notes are also available toassistyou with completing your application.
Informal enquiriesregardingthe role can be made to the school office via email toadmin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk

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.