Learning Support Assistant
Scale 3 Points 5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (Actual Salary £7,706 - £7,828)
Contract: Fixed term to end of summer term July 2029
Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday mornings – 8:45 am – 12:00 pm
Working Weeks: 39 weeks (term time plus 5 inset days)
We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspiring Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in the classroom. The successful candidate will support all pupils under the direction of the teacher, work with SENCO, and take responsibility for the progress of pupils with SEN. As a positive role model you will encourage pupils to make good progress in their learning.
Woodville School is a ‘Good’ two‑form entry school offering a broad, progressive curriculum. Our core values of Achieve, Inspire and Respect underpin everything we do. We promote the Growth Mindset and encourage our pupils to have a ‘voice’ in the school. We are a Thrive School and place wellbeing for all as a high priority.
Key Responsibilities
* Support pupils to make good progress in all areas of the curriculum
* Help pupils with SEN to take part in school events and activities
* Give pupils the confidence to work independently and positively with other pupils
* Promote pupil wellbeing and encourage pupils to express themselves
* Work within a supportive team
What We Offer
* Pupils who behave well and want to achieve
* A supportive staff team
* A commitment to wellbeing for all
* Professional development opportunities
Contact: email – admin@woodville.essex.sch.uk or phone – 01245 321755 to arrange a visit or discuss the position further.
Application deadline: 12 noon 3 November 2025
Interviews to take place: 5 November 2025
While there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Equal Opportunities
The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, safety, and spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; and upholding the British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. 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 the partnership.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
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