Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (SEN Support) Monday to Thursday 12 Midday to 3.15 pm 13 hours per week.

Starting September 2026. Fixed Term Contract.

Messing Primary is a small village school, set in an idyllic rural setting just outside Tiptree. This vacancy presents an excellent opportunity for the right person to play a part in developing and supporting the teaching and learning within the school.

You need to:

Demonstrate a commitment to producing the best outcomes for all pupils;

Be highly motivated, proactive and have high expectations of yourself and the children;

Have up to date knowledge and experience of current practice and assessment expectations;

Be prepared to create resources and follow specific guidance relating to SEN;

Enjoy your work, have a good sense of humour and be open and flexible to new ideas.

In return, we can offer the following benefits:

· Small classes with polite, friendly children

· Well-resourced classrooms and a beautiful, spacious outdoor environment

· Excellent CPD opportunities as part of our commitment to developing you professionally

· Very supportive staff team, parents and governors

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please email the school office to make an appointment.

For further details and an application form please contact Mrs Ursula Gooday (Office Manager)

Tel: 01621 815 415 Email: admin@messingprimaryschool.co.uk

Applications close: 23rd June 2026 12 midday. Interview date 24th June 2026.

At Messing Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.

Information about the School

Messing Primary is a small, village school of 87 pupils, set in an idyllic rural setting just outside Tiptree. We are a caring, welcoming and dynamic Primary school that was inspected in October 2018 and awarded a grading of "Good" with "Outstanding" Leadership and Management, Behaviour and safety of pupils and Early Years provision.