Learning Support Assistant

Moulsham High School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9ES

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 28.75 Hours per week (Monday to Friday), Term Time only. There are two available vacancies for this position.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 3, Point 4 - 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

If you enjoy working with young people in a secondary educational setting and would like to join a forward-thinking Student Support Team, then this may be the post for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who is committed to supporting the students on our SEND Register to access the curriculum. Most of the time the successful candidate's time will be spent in the classroom, but some small group or individual intervention may also form part of this role.

The Student Support Team is highly successful with all SEND students achieving at least 8 G.C.S.E ‘s at the end of Year 11.

Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not suitable for anyone barred in any way from working with children. There are two available vacancies for this position.

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

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

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.

Additional documents

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

Job Description - Learning Support Assistant.pdf - 226 KB (opens in new tab)

About Moulsham High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1662 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Moulsham High School website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moulsham-high-school

Moulsham High School is a thriving, inclusive community that welcomes students, parents, staff and visitors from all backgrounds. Our ethos is for students of all abilities and backgrounds to feel valued so that they can reach their potential, not only as students but also as well -rounded individuals who are prepared for life in the modern world and can contribute positively to their local and wider communities.

We are a high performing comprehensive school where the quality of education is outstanding and the 'behaviour is calm and the atmosphere is productive and positive, making it a nice place to be.’ (Ofsted 2020).

Moulsham High School 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

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