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VACANCY
for a Learning Support Assistant
Ø Full time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.15pm 38 weeks, term time only plus occasional INSET days as and when required
Ø Salary: Pay Scale Range 3 - 5 £16,847.83 (FTE £25,989) - £17,955.07 (FTE £27,694) depending on experience
To start: September 2026
We are seeking to appoint a learning support assistant to work at our lovely St Mary's school. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and flexible. Willingness to work as part of a team and on their own initiative is essential. The successful candidate will have some understanding of medical needs and personal care, be enthusiastic, reliable and flexible with the ability to think creatively.
We can offer:
· hardworking and respectful children
· friendly and supportive staff team
· excellent opportunities for professional development.
Please use the job description to outline your qualities, strengths and previous experiences that make you qualified for this role.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Saffron Walden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. All appointments are subject to positive references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children
St Mary's is an inclusive, compassionate, spiritual, respectful, and welcoming environment and visits to the school are highly recommended. For further information about the role or to book a tour of the school please contact the school office by emailing the School Business Manager, Denise Finch on admin@st-maryscofe.essex.sch.uk or 01799 523384.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 7th June 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Information about the School
"Aspiring for Excellence in a Christian Learning Environment"
Established in 1845, St. Mary's is a welcoming 1 form entry Church school with a caring ethos. We are situated in the centre of Saffron Walden, a thriving Essex market town close to the Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Suffolk borders and within easy travelling distance of both Cambridge and London. We enjoy excellent facilities, occupying a large and attractive site which also accommodates our Church Pre-school and an independent Before/After-school club.