- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chipping Ongar Primary School website
Learning Support Assistant
More than one location, Bridge Academy Trust28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 May 2026
Closing date
10 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9:00am – 15:00pm Term time only Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 3, point 4-5
What skills and experience we're looking for
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:
Chipping Ongar Primary School is a member of Bridge Academy Trust which educates children aged 4-11years. We are opening a new enhanced provision for children with severe learning difficulties in our Maple Classroom. 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 shar10e 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.
Work Schedule:
27.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday9:00am – 15:00pm
Term time only
Permanent
How to Apply: To apply for the role, please complete the application form,demonstratinghow 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 toassistyou with completing your application.
Informal enquiriesregardingthe role can be made to the school office via email toadmin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
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 besought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds,faithsand ethnic groups.
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. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The 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 Bridge Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Bridge Academy Trust website
- Email address
- admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk
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.
School Details
Chipping Ongar Primary School
Arranging a visit to Bridge Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@chippingongar.essex.sch.uk.
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