Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Hillhouse CofE Primary School, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3EL

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 October 2026

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,638.09 Annually (Actual) Term time, salary is annualised and paid equally over 12 months, Monday to Friday 8.30 to 15.10 with half hour break. You will be expected to work additional insets days as directed by the head teacher oal er

Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide maternity cover to join our caring, friendly and hard-working team. In addition to having a strong understanding of building strong relationships with adults and children, we are also looking for someone who can use their initiative. The post may involve working with children to support one-to-one and lead small group interventions.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday. 8.30 - 12 , 12,30 15.10

The successful candidate will need to:day

• Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above

• Have some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs

• Have a caring nature

• Be able to communicate effectively with children and adults

• Be able to work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team

• Training

• Access to the local government pension scheme

• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.

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

The Governing Body of Hillhouse C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hillhouse CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 341 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hillhouse CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillhouse-cofe-primary-school-waltham-abbey

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