Learning Support Assistant – Maternity cover
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
19 October 2026
Closing date
14 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week, Term time plus inset days Fixed Term Until 21st July 2027
Contract type
- Fixed term - until current post holder returns from maternity leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
Actual salary
- Actual salary £17,506 - £17,783 per annum 25/26 rates
Pay scale
- Scale 3, Points 4 – 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
At The
Ramsey Academy we have a clear aim for our students and staff to ‘Achieve
Excellence Together’. We strongly believe that staff, students and parents
working together will lead to excellence academically, personally and socially.
We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the
centre of everything we do, but also take the opportunities we can offer them
to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.
The Ramsey Academy 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. Bridge
Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s
development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support
students within our SEN provision. The successful applicant will be part of the
Learning Support team deployed across the school based on student needs. You
will work as part of a dedicated, close knit enthusiastic team delivering both
in-class support and small group work to children with additional learning
needs.
Experience of working in a school or with young people would be an advantage.
Candidates should be educated to GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths.
Graduates are encouraged to apply.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for those considering entering an
education profession to gain valuable experience to support future
applications.
To discuss the role further please contact the school and the SENCO or a member
of the Senior Leadership Team will contact you as soon as possible.
Bridge Academy
Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable
applications.
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 be sought.
The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds,
faiths and ethnic groups.
Further information about the job
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 The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 702 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.
Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.
The Ramsey Academy 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 The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org.
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