Job Details
Job Ref No. ECC2180-241S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5-6 & Scale 2 Point 3-4
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 27/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Monday 2nd February 2026
Fixed Term Contract until August 2026
Hours per week - LSA 25.83 hours / MDA 5 hours
LSA Salary Scale 3 Point 5-6 - actual salary range £15,311 - £15,554 per annum
MDA Salary Scale 2 Point 3-4 - actual salary range £2,873 - £2,918 per annum
Working times 8.35 am until 3.15 pm Monday to Friday
Required: As soon as Possible
Role Overview
We are seeking a friendly, empathetic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant and Mid-Day Assistant to support children and to provide general classroom support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing assistance in the classroom to support learning.
- Supporting children during mid-day breaks and meals.
- Collaborating with Class Teachers and the Inclusion Leader.
- Ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
Qualifications & Experience
We are looking for someone who is;
- confident, calm, and patient
- experienced in working with children
- able to work as part of a team and liaise closely with Class Teachers and the Inclusion Leader
The Hive Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of this commitment any appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, medical clearance, suitable references and online searches (including social media).
Application Process
Applications are to be made via the Essex Schools Jobs Website www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk.
Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026.
We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.
Information about the Trust and our Schools
HIVE family- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infants, Highwood Primary, Writtle Infants and Writtle Juniors, have worked together closely for many years as part of school‑to‑school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE is a fully inclusive family, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront of everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
As an equal opportunities employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re‑assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join HIVE family of schools.
HIVE family of schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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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