Job Description

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

At Langham, 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 SEND team. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be working under the direction of the SENDCo providing 1:1 support. This role involves working closely with a child in EYFS who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to support their transition into school life.

You will play a key role in helping to deliver the individualised provision outlined in the child's EHCP, supporting their social, emotional, and academic development within 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 young pupils would be beneficial. Previous experience in supporting vulnerable pupils particularly those with ASD or high needs will also be highly valued.

This role involves providing consistent support to a child across the wider school environment. As the child may move between different areas of the school throughout the day, the role will not be exclusively classroom-based and will require flexibility to support the child wherever needed.

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, 8.45am - 3.15pm.

Actual salary starts at £18,160 per annum. This role is to start on 2nd November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

This role is initially offered on a fixed-term basis due to end dateon 31st December 2026. However, there is scope thatthe contract will be extended beyond this.

Information about the School

With 95 pupils on roll, we are a small school with big ambitions for our children. Every child is known by every member of staff, and behaviour is excellent.

The village of Langham is in the beautiful Dedham Vale area, just to the North East of Colchester and we are within easy reach of the A12. The school is part of a thriving cluster of small schools, with which we work closely to promote wider opportunities for our pupils and provide development for our staff.

We have four classes: Class 1(Reception and Year 1); Class 2 (Year 2); Class 3 (Years 3 & 4); Class 4 (Years 5 & 6)

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 Langham, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious environment for our pupils and staff alike. As a teacher in our school, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our students, be part of a supportive team, and contribute to the development of an exciting new era for our school community.

🏆 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