Job Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Hours per week: 30 hours Monday to Friday 8.45 am - 3.15 pm, working 39 weeks - Term time only, plus non pupil days

Scale: 3 Point 6-7 (Depending on experience)

Start Date: TBC

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026

Interview Date: TBA

Westlands Community Primary School are looking for a dynamic and motivated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our supportive and collaborative team. You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, working with small groups, support in the development of appropriate resources and use teaching strategies to ensure provision supports individual learning needs.

This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference, your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is looking to further their career into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential.
• Previous experience of working with children within a primary school setting.

We offer:

· A vibrant, energetic, friendly, welcoming and inclusive school.

· Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic children.

· A supportive and motivated team.

· A commitment to your ongoing professional development.

If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply now. In addition, please see the Job Description and Person Specification with full details of experience required to fulfil this highly rewarding role.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01245 251700 or email admin@westlands.essex.sch.uk to arrange an appointment, with Mrs Spacey. We strongly recommend you visit the school to help you decide whether this is a role for you.

Westlands Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references,including social media checks for shot listed candidates . We are an equal opportunities employer.