Job Ref No. ECC2330-102S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 22/09/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 24th/25th September 2025
Hours: 14 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 12:00pm)
Actual Salary: £8,076 per annum
Application Closes: Monday 22nd September 2025, 12:00pm
Chipping Hill Primary School is looking for an experienced Learning Support Assistant who demonstrates a caring, enthusiastic and proactive attitude. We are looking for someone who has experience of working with children who have SEN and recognises the range of strategies needed to provide tailored support to enable children to access the curriculum. They should thrive when working with children and possess excellent communication skills. We are looking for an excellent team player who wants to join our experienced, supportive and talented staff. At Chipping Hill Primary School, we aim to support all of our employees through various training opportunities. We have a committed leadership team who have high expectations of all pupils, with the aim that all pupils will leave our school 'Secondary ready'.
It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:
* Excellent English and Maths skills at a minimum of GCSE Grade C (or equivalent).
* Experience working with children as a Learning Support Assistant in a previous setting.
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of the varying needs of pupils, particular experience working with pupils with Autism and/or ADHD.
* An understanding of TPP (Trauma Perceptive Practice) and how this is essential to supporting children to flourish.
* Able to engage well with pupils and work under your own initiative.
* An understanding of the importance of safeguarding all children.
Our House Captains believe that the children of Chipping Hill Primary School should always 'Dream, Believe, Achieve' and are keen to ensure all of our staff support them in doing so.
We encourage visits to our school, call 01376 512201 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!
At Chipping Hill Primary School we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all. Chipping Hill Primary School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high number of applications.
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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Mrs. Kim Farren
Chipping Hill Primary School
Owers Road, Witham
Essex, CM8 1FR Telephone: 01376 512201
Email: K.Farren@chippinghill.essex.sch.uk
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