Job Description

We are delighted that you are considering joining our team at Stourview CofE Primary Academy, part of Canonium Learning Trust - winner of Tes Trust of the Year 2025 (9 schools or fewer).

This is an incredibly exciting time to become part of our team as we embark on a new chapter of growth and transformation. Our school is currently undergoing a complete rebuild as part of the government's School Rebuilding Programme.

In addition to our new facilities, we have recently joined the Canonium Learning Trust - a dynamic and supportive trust that prioritises collaboration, professional development, and exceptional outcomes for children. This partnership is key to our vision for the school as we continue to grow and thrive.

At Stourview, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious environment for our pupils and staff alike. We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dedicated team. This role involves working across our small school though primarily focused in our KS2 class. You will play a key role in supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development helping develop a nurturing and inclusive environment.

We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, implement innovative strategies and demonstrate patience and empathy in their practice. Experience in supporting vulnerable pupils in a school setting and the ability to identify barriers to learning with experience of leading 1:1 interventions would also be beneficial.

If you are passionate about making a difference, dedicated to ensuring every child achieves their potential, and inspired to be part of something special, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 14:00. This role is offered on a permanent basis.

Actual salary starts at £17,655 per annum.

There is also an opportunity for the successful candidate to take on additional hours in our Breakfast Club provision several times per week, starting at 7.30am. If you are interested in this you are asked to indicate this within your application.

Information about the School

Stourview CofE Primary Academy is an exciting and forward-thinking primary school located in Mistley, Essex.

Formerly known as Mistley Norman, we are undergoing a significant transformation as part of the government's School Rebuilding Programme. While our state-of-the-art new building is under construction, our pupils are thriving in a modern modular facility that ensures continuity and quality in their education.

As part of our evolution, we recently joined Canonium Learning Trust, a dynamic and supportive education trust specialising in small, rural, and village schools across North and Mid Essex. This partnership strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional education while fostering collaboration and professional development for our staff.

As a proud Church of England school, guided by the vision to educate for "life in all its fullness" (John 10:10), our school places equal importance on spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, and social development. We aim to nurture knowledgeable, thoughtful, and articulate individuals equipped with the values and cultural capital to succeed in an ever-evolving world.

At Stourview, we are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, underpinned by our core Christian values of respect, compassion, honesty, perseverance, and responsibility. Our ambitious vision, coupled with the support of Canonium Learning Trust, marks the start of an exciting new era for our school, staff, and pupils.

Joining our team means being part of a supportive, collaborative environment where you can help shape the future of our school and inspire the next generation.

🏆 Tes Trust of the Year 2025

Canonium Learning Trust is a charitable educational trust comprising a growing family of schools across Essex. We are proud to have been named "Tes Trust of the Year" (9 Schools or Fewer) in 2025, a national award that recognises excellence in education, innovation in leadership, and the power of community collaboration.

At the heart of our Trust is a shared belief that every child deserves the best possible education, regardless of the size or location of their school. We work relentlessly to nurture each child's potential and enthusiasm for learning, so that they leave our schools ready to embrace future challenges and make a positive contribution to society.

🔗 To learn more about Canonium Learning Trust - a Church of England Multi Academy Trust in Essex - please visit: https://www.canonium.org/multi-academy-trust-in-essex