Overview
Job Ref No. ECC3840-129S. Position Type: Teaching/Child Support. Pay Range: £25583 to £25989 FTE. Position Start Date: 05/01/2026. Contract Type: Part-time. Contract Term: Fixed. Application Close: 21/11/2025 Midday. Date of Interviews: 4th December 2025.
Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) 27.5 hours per week term time only.
Responsibilities
* Building positive relationships with pupils.
* Supporting literacy, numeracy, and ICT activities.
* Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement.
* Promoting inclusion for children with special needs.
* Assisting with planning, recording progress, and providing feedback.
* Helping with resources, classroom displays, and pupil welfare.
* Supervising pupils during break times and on educational visits.
What We Can Offer You
* Happy, engaged, and inspiring pupils who will make you smile every day.
* A friendly, hardworking, and committed staff team.
* A strong emphasis on staff well-being.
* A supportive and well-established senior leadership team.
* Ongoing professional development, both in-house and through external partnerships.
* Impressive school facilities, including: a swimming pool, large playing fields, a dedicated computing suite, a nurture room, and a well-stocked school library.
Safeguarding
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and online searches as part of the recruitment process. These searches are conducted in accordance with statutory guidance and are used only to assess suitability for working with children.
Information about the School
Riverside Primary School, situated 500m from the River Crouch, opened in September 2010 when the Infant and Junior schools amalgamated. We are very proud to be an integral part of the village of Hullbridge, building and enjoying strong links with other schools, local businesses and members of our local community.
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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Claire Smith
Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley
Essex, SS5 6ND Telephone: 01702 230911
Email: admin@riverside.essex.sch.uk
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