15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    28 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    9 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 25 Hours per week, Term Time only Working Hours : Monday – Friday 9am -3pm (1 hour lunch) Permanent

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Scale 6, Point 12 – 17 with Fringe,

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is passionate about pupils’ learning, enjoys being with children, has a positive attitude, and can work as part of a friendly and dedicated team.

  • Do you relish working 1:1 with children with high need?
  • Do you have a flexible and cheerful outlook with a willingness to work as part of a team?
  • Are you a teacher who dreams of teaching without the need to plan or to have the responsibility of a class? Or an experienced LSA who is capable of more?

If so, we would like to hear from you. 


Essential qualities:  

Be dedicated to meeting the needs of all the pupils.

Be reflective and always look for ways to improve your practice.  

Have the energy and enthusiasm to make the difference.  

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

Work Schedule:

25 Hours per week, Term Time only

Working Hours : Monday – Friday 9am -3pm (1 hour lunch)

Permanent

How to Apply: To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Chipping Ongar Primary School.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026, at Midnight

Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026

Further details are available from t: 01277363789 e: admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk

w: chippingongar.essex.sch.uk

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. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:   

A fantastic environment and supportive team, with training asrequired. 

Strong values that are the core of all that we do. Supportive teachers,parentsand governors who are committed to the school.  

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
Academy, 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.

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