Learning Support Assistant

Notley High School and Sixth Form, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WY

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2026

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £15,070.00 - £15,309.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 3, Points 4 - 5

Learning Support Assistant job summary

At The Notley High School & Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do. We have a clear aim for our students and staff: "Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire". As a school our ambition is to be "An outstanding school in the heart of the community." These messages underpin everything we do.

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.

Notley High & Sixth Form 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.

We are looking for a maternity cover Learning Support Assistant to join our School to support our students. Please read our job description for a full list of role responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

At our school, we are committed to creating an environment where both students and staff can succeed.

In our May 2026 Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised that:

"Leaders and staff at all levels are determined that every child thrives."
"Leaders listen to the views of staff and pupils."
"Staff are highly positive about working here."
Staff benefit from a"range of high-quality professional development opportunities."

These strengths underpin our vision of Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire and ensure that every member of our school community is supported, valued and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please find below a link to the May 2026 full Ofsted inspection report:

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137013

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Notley High School and Sixth Form is part of Bridge Academy Trust. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to thrive.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Notley High School and Sixth Form

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Notley High School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/notley-high-school-and-braintree-sixth-form

At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form 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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