Upper KS2 Learning Support Assistant
Orsett Church of England Primary School, Grays, Essex, RM16 3JR8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
23 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Term time only (37 weeks) 27 hours per week. Monday – Thursday 8:45am to 2:55pm Friday 8:40 – 1pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 3, Points 6-7
What skills and experience we're looking for
In this role, you will be working within a fantastic friendly team.
Applicants must be enthusiastic, positive and able to work on their own initiative, as well as follow direction from other members of the teaching team.
Applicants should have:
- A high standard of written and spoken English with experience of working in an Upper Key Stage 2 Classroom.
- Excellent numeracy skills
- A strong work ethic with flexibility to respond positively to challenges of day to day school life
- Previous experience of working within a LSA role or similar role is preferable but not essential
- Experience of difficult behaviour management
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
- A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;
- A school with a strong commitment to professional development.
Further information about the job
Orsett C of E Primary a one form entry primary school on the outskirts of Thurrock.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures which will include an advanced DBS check. Visits are encouraged and warmly welcomed.
Please get in touch with school office on 01375 891 383 if you would like to discuss the role further. Application forms to be submitted to Sharon.anderson@dcvst.org
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Orsett Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 205 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Orsett Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- sharon.anderson@dcvst.org
- Phone number
- 01375 891383
The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-three schools across the diocese. It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. Orsett C of E Primary a one form entry primary school on the outskirts of Thurrock, is one of our schools.
Arranging a visit to Orsett Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sharon.anderson@dcvst.org.
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