Job Description
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Our ethos at Oaklands Infant school: is 'Learning and Fun with Friends, Ready to be Part of a Bright Future'. Our shared values are listed in Our Oaklands Code - We are kind, we are safe, we listen, we persevere, we take care of everything, we are polite.
Our professional and skilful staff are committed to doing the best for the children entrusted to our care, placing the happiness and well-being of each individual child at the heart of everything they do. At Oaklands Infant school we provide all our pupils with educational and life enhancing experiences, giving them the very best start to their learning journey.
Oaklands Infant 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. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our school.
You will have a passion for children's learning and early development, will be able todemonstratea commitment to ensuring that all children makegood progressbased 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.
Work Schedule:
21 Hours per week, Term Time plus inset days
Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Oaklands Infant School.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@oaklands-inf.essex.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 1st May 2026, at Midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Further details are available from: t: 01245352166 e: admin@oaklands-inf.essex.sch.uk w: oaklands-inf.essex.sch.uk
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. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Information about the School
Oaklands Infant School is a happy, popular school, set in small but beautiful grounds in Old Moulsham, Chelmsford. All members of the school community are committed to doing the best for the children entrusted to our care, placing the happiness and well-being of each individual child at the heart of everything we do.
Oaklands Infant 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.