Job Ref No. ECC2121-116S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: 4.7
Position Start Date: 24/11/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 31/10/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 06/11/25
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant and Mid Day Assistant
Employment Type: Term time only, Part Time Permanent
Reporting to: Head of School
We are seeking to appoint a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic learning Support Assistant who can effectively support children with varying needs. We are looking for someone who would work in KS1/KS2 in the Vine Schools West hub. Experience is preferable.
The schools are part of the Chelmsford Diocesan Vine Academy Trust.
LSA Duties
* Be able to work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
* Have a confident grasp of Maths and English
* Show initiative and understanding
* Be resilient, flexible, patient and engaging
* Have excellent communication skills
* Be able to engage and motivate children to learn
* Work well as part of a team and independently
MDA Duties
* To assist children in selecting their meal and sitting in an appropriate place in the dining hall, sandwich room.
* To assist children with eating their meal if applicable.
* To clear tables when meals are finished and clear up any associated spillages.
* To enforce the necessary sanctions for maintaining good order.
* To administer basic first aid as required.
* To keep daily records of first aid administered, behaviour and sanctions employed, together with any other relevant records that may be needed.
* To provide pastoral care, guidance and routine advice to pupils as appropriate.
* Where necessary and appropriate to lead games and activities with the children.
* To alert Senior Midday Assistant and/or the Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children
Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures which will include an advanced DBS check. Visits are encouraged and warmly welcomed.
A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice, Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement, Employee Value proposition and application form are attached.
Visits to the school can be arranged. Please contact the school office admin.harlow@dcvst.org or by telephone 01279 432 459 to arrange an appointment.
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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