16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    5 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 27.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9:00am – 15:00pm with 30 min break Term time only, Permanent

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Scale 3, Points 4 – 5 with Fringe Allowance (Actual Salary - £16,302.14 - £16,550.13)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a member of Bridge Academy Trust which educates children aged4-11years.We are opening a new enhanced provision for children with severe learning difficulties in our Maple Classroom (ENPRO Enhanced Provision). We would like to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to be part of this new and vital team. You will need to be committed to making a difference and have the enthusiasm to improve pupil engagement and communication for children who may find this challenging.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

  • The experience and enthusiasm to work as part of a team in a supportive environment as a Learning Support Assistant for SLD pupils.
  • Experience working across the primary range and experience of working with children with additional needs.
  • Have an interest in working with children and making a difference.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in the commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

Join our talented, supportive and highly motivated team. Staff are very friendly, and workload is always considered. Easily accessed from Brentwood, Chelmsford, Harlow and beyond, Chipping Ongar Primary School is a recently refurbished 1-form entry primary school situated in lush grounds and surrounded by a wide range of wildlife. Our school values are centred entirely around the child, and we pride ourselves on being a positive and respectful environment for children to develop and grow. We have the space and capacity to expertly provide both a safe and stimulating educational experience for all. We have developed a strong, inclusive and inspirational curriculum which is well planned and resourced and where new ideas are welcome.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

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

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About Chipping Ongar Primary School

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
205 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Primary School serving the needs of approximately 200 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. In a caring and well-ordered environment all children will achieve their own potential: academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and aesthetically.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

Arranging a visit to Chipping Ongar Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sookhansinghi@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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