Learning Support Assistant/MDA - Maternity Cover

Silver End Academy, Witham, Essex, CM8 3RZ

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  26 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 8.45am – 3.00pm Monday-Thursday and 8.45am - 2.30pm on a Friday. (15-minute unpaid morning break), 2.5 hours per week, (½ an hour per day), lunchtime support.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 1 Year from April 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: 15529

What skills and experience we're looking for

Part of this position will be to support a diabetic pupil throughout the day, full training will be given.

Applicants should have experience working with children in a school environment. It is essential that you hold GCSEs (grades A-C) in both Maths and English, or hold equivalent qualifications in this area.

• Enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels.
• Able to engage well with pupils.
• Able to work under your own initiative.
• Smartly presented and with excellent time management skills.

What the school offers its staff

Supportive and enjoyable working environment.

Staff wellbeing service.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

IMAT 2025-26 LSA.doc - 80 KB (opens in new tab)

IMAT 2025-26 Midday Assistant.doc - 76 KB (opens in new tab)

About Silver End Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 370 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Silver End Academy website
• Email address: HR@inspiresmat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/silver-end-academy

Arranging a visit to Silver End Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@inspiresmat.co.uk.

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