Learning Support Assistant
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
11 May 2026
Closing date
28 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: The working pattern is 0830-1300 on Monday-Thursday. As some of this time is over the lunch hour, the role involves supporting our Midday Assistant team. This is a fixed term position to May 2027.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989-£26,403
Actual salary
- £10,548.21
Pay scale
- Scale 3, SCP 6-7
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
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
To find out more about this exciting opportunity and our school, please visit https://www.debdenprimary.co.uk/web/vacancies/550825;or email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk for further details regarding the position.
Application forms, job description and person specification can be downloaded via the school website.
Closing Date: 12pm on Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
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.
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
- Email address
- sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01799 540302
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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