Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Start date:January 2027

Grange Primary School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside teachers to support children's learning. At Grange we want children to be happy, confident and to develop a real thirst for learning, and to feel supported in everything they do. The successful candidate will work in classes across the school in alignment with their strengths and school needs. You should be a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our happy and successful school community.

The role requires a high level of initiative, flexibility, and commitment, along with a nurturing approach to support the children's learning, wellbeing, and independence.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have prior knowledge and experience of working with children
• Be patient, adaptable, and proactive, with a strong commitment to inclusive education
• Promote consistently high expectations of themselves and all pupils and support all pupils to make good progress

At Grange, the staff and governing board are proud to be working together to provide the very best of opportunities for our pupils academically, socially and emotionally. We have created and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning and academic success amongst all of our pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We can offer you:

• well-motivated children who are eager to learn
• a well-resourced learning environment with enthusiastic and supportive staff
• a forward-looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
• excellent support and training for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• a caring ethos where everyone is valued
• a commitment to continued professional development

School visits

You are encouraged to visit Grange Primary School for a tour with Maggie Elfenich the Headteacher. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01268 734420 or email the deputy head, Becky Langley, at deputyhead@grange.essex.sch.uk.

Information about the School

Grange Primary School is a thriving school in the heart of Wickford. We pride ourselves on having strong links with parents and the local community, and providing children with a high-quality education, enabling them to achieve their potential.We are proud of the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection and we are graded 'Good' in all areas. Our pupils' excellent behaviour was recognised as well as our highly ambitious curriculum and expectations. This is reflected in pupil outcomes, with the school ranking in the top 5% in the country, Essex and the borough.

Our core values are integral to the ethos and culture at Grange Primary School and underpin our curriculum, policies and practice.

Determination -Pupils at Grange strive towards excellence through showing resilience and perseverance inthe face of difficulty. By setting goals and taking risks in theirlearning, they showdeterminationto succeed and achieve.
Cooperation -The importance of teamwork and partnership is key to life at Grange. Pupils are supportive of one another and show an understanding of others' differences.
Imagination -Through harnessing pupils' creativity and imagination, pupils are allowed to achieve their potential and develop their talents. All pupils' success are celebrated.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete an electronic application form.

Information about the School

Welcome to Grange Primary School

I am delighted to welcome you to Grange Primary School, which is a thriving school in the heart of Wickford. We pride ourselves on having strong links with parents and the local community, and providing children with a high-quality education, enabling them to achieve their potential. ​ We are proud of the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection and we are graded 'Good' in all areas. Our pupils' excellent behaviour was recognised as well as our highly ambitious curriculum and expectations.
​ At Grange Primary School, the staff and governing board are proud to be working together to provide the very best of opportunities for our pupils academically, socially and emotionally. We have created and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning and academic success amongst all of our pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

At Grange our core values are Determination, Co-operation and Imagination, alongside our motto of 'Strive towards excellence'. These are nurtured and celebrated in all aspects of school life.

Mrs M.Elfenich