1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN

14 days remaining to apply

Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 July 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Part time: The working pattern is Monday-Friday from 0845-1330. As some of this time is over the lunch hour, the role involves supporting our Midday Assistant team.
Contract type: Fixed term - 2 terms initially
Full time equivalent salary: £25,989-£26,403
Actual salary: £13,917 (Scale 3, SCP 6)
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 Early Years. The working pattern is Monday-Friday from 0845-1330. As some of this time is over the lunch hour, the role involves supporting our Midday Assistant team.

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 are looking for candidates who:

Have a patient, calm and kind disposition.
Have a commitment and passion to work with children.
Want to be a member of a creative and dynamic staff team.
Can communicate with parents/carers and other professionals.
Is able to contribute to our safe and supportive environment.
Have GCSE standard, or equivalent, Maths and English.

What the school offers its staff

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.
Air conditioned classrooms.

Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy is a flourishing village school with wonderful children and a talented staff team.

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.