Learning Support Assistant & Midday Assistant

Moulsham Junior School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: LSA 17.08 hours per week MDA 6.25 hours a week Monday to Friday 8.35 am until 1.15 pm school term time plus non pupil days
• Contract type: Fixed term - Contract End Date 31.08.2027
• Pay scale: Essex Scale 3 - Point 5-6 LSA & Essex Scale 2 Point 4-5 MDA

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a friendly, empathetic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant and

Mid-Day Assistant to support children and to provide general classroom support.

Successful candidates will:

• Be a great classroom practitioner

• Set the highest standards for themselves and pupils
• Have highly effective communication skills and a commitment to a collaborative, team approach
• Builds warm, trusting relationships with children
• Understands the importance of adaptation and inclusion

• Is calm, reflective and committed to helping every child succeed

What the school offers its staff

We believe that enjoying your work is key to reaching your potential and successful candidates will benefit from:

• Be part of the Hive MAT, where staff wellbeing and professional trust are prioritised
• High levels of pupil attainment
• Working with supportive colleagues and parents in a positive learning environment
• Work within an inclusive, values‑driven school community
• Access strong CPD and opportunities to grow your practice
• Join a vibrant junior school with 685 pupils and a strong community ethos
• Benefit from a highly supportive and visible senior leadership team
• Having fun and being part of a great team that works together

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.

HIVE family- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infants, Highwood Primary, Writtle Infants and Writtle Juniors, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE is a fully inclusive family, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront on everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive

As an equal opportunities' employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join HIVE family of schools.

HIVE family of schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Moulsham Juniors is part of the HIVE Family of Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, trustees to share this commitment.

Recruitment follows keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service
medical
online/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.

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About Moulsham Junior School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 685 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moulsham Junior School website
• Email address: hr@moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01245 352098
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moulsham-junior-school

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