Job Ref No. ECC3823-190S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 6-7 £26,847-£27,274
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 25/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: W/C 30th November
Date of Interviews:w/c 30th November
Job Description
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated learning support assistant to join our popular, successful school. The role is within our inclusion and nuture space, the Nest. Hours of work are Monday-Friday 8.40-12.00 and 1.00-3.15.
We are looking for applicants who:
- enjoy supporting learning and are excellent practitioners
- have a commitment to develop every child's potential through high expectations for all
- can motivate and support pupils at all levels, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion
- are able to foster positive and supportive relationships
- are team players with good communication and interpersonal skills
In return we offer:
- enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved pupils
- a positive, inclusive school ethos
- an exciting and innovative curriculum which children enjoy
- support and professional staff development
- a friendly and committed staff team
This is a superb opportunity to join a happy and thriving school where there is an emphasis on wellbeing and joy. Candidates must be supportive of our Christian ethos.
Please see the Post-specific role profile for more details and read alongside the job description and person specification.
Visits to the school are welcome by prior arrangement. To make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01245 460107 or email: admin@bishops.essex.sch.uk
The Bishops' C of E and R C Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We respect and value diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.
Information about the School
We are a joint Anglican and Catholic primary school and applicants should be supportive of our Christian ethos.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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