1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: The working pattern is 16.5 hours per week spread over Monday-Friday mornings.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 5 years
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989-£26,403
• Actual salary: £9,669
• Pay scale: Scale 3, SCP 6-7

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to help enhance the learning outcomes of a child in KS1. The working pattern is 16.5 hours per week spread over Monday-Friday mornings. Successful candidates will be required to work flexibly, taking direction from the class teacher and SENCO in adapting and planning activities to help the child progress. Previous experience of working with young children is desirable, but not essential. The school will be able to offer full training to the right candidate.

We would welcome applications from people with energy, patience and a genuine commitment to working with a range of children.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have a caring and positive disposition.
• Are versatile and able to support our teachers in delivering a high standard of learning to pupils of all abilities;
• Want to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team with high expectations for our children;
• Are able to communicate effectively with parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals;
• are able to contribute to our positive, safe, caring and supportive environment;
• Have GCSE standard, or equivalent, in Maths and English.

What the school offers its staff

Debden Primary Academy is a flourishing village school with wonderful children and a talented, friendly staff team.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a successful and supportive environment;
• Motivated, well-behaved children who are willing to learn;
• Well-equipped and resourced classrooms;
• A commitment to your continued professional development;.
• Supportive colleagues and a strong sense of community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA - Scale 3.doc - 79.5 KB (opens in new tab)

1 to 1 LSA Advert - September 2026.pdf - 237 KB (opens in new tab)

About Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 145 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy website
• Email address: sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01799 540302
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/debden-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-academy

Debden Primary Academy is a warm and welcoming school in which we are fortunate to educate kind, considerate and happy children. The school has enjoyed a period of swift and sustained development in recent years, and new teachers can expect to benefit from detailed curriculum plans, a strong collective teaching and learning ethos, and a comprehensive induction programme. Personal development is a strength of the academy, and as a church school, we maintain a strong focus on Christian values. Furthermore, we are part of the collaborative Great Oak Multi Academy Trust, meaning that there are excellent development opportunities for all of our staff.

Arranging a visit to Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk.

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