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Learning Support Assistant & Midday Assistant

Moulsham Junior School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9DG

This job expired on 27 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: LSA 25.83 hours per week MDA 5 hours a week Monday to Friday 8.35 am until 3.15 pm school term time plus non pupil days
• Contract type: Fixed term - Contract End Date 31.08.2026
• Pay scale: Essex Scale 3 - Point 5-6 LSA

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.

We are looking for someone who is;

Ø confident, calm, and patient

Ø experienced in working with children

Ø able to work as part of a team and liaise closely with Class Teachers and the Inclusion Leader

Applications are to be made via the Essex Schools Jobs Website www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.

What the school offers its staff

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.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

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

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.

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Additional documents

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LSA JD and PS.doc - 147 KB (opens in new tab)

MDA JD and PS.doc - 147 KB (opens in new tab)

About Moulsham Junior School

• School type: Academy, 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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