Learning Support Assistant (Primary) - One-to-One

Larchwood Primary School is seeking a new Learning Support Assistant to work one-to-one with a child with special needs. Come and join the friendly team of LSAs working at a school which values Fairness, Friendship, Honesty, Perseverance, Respect and Responsibility.

• Full-time; term-time only (38 weeks + 1 INSET Day)
• Monday- Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm
• Essex Support Staff Scale 3 (point 6-7): £27,600 - £28,027
• Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027 (dependent on funding)

Please note that this role will include working one-to-one with a child with special needs. See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About us

Larchwood Primary School is a highly successful and popular two-form entry primary school located in Pilgrim's Hatch, Brentwood. Our mission statement is all about 'Achievement and Enjoyment'. We want our children to do well at school, reaching their potential while enjoying their primary years. We firmly believe that if you get this right in Early Years, children will continue to do well. Our children are fab! They are well behaved, enjoy coming to school and are ready and willing to learn, leaving Larchwood ready for secondary school. Our community believes in what we are doing and parents are hugely supportive of the school. Staff are dedicated, skilled, friendly and work well as part of a team.

Larchwood has been part of the Discovery Educational Trust for over ten years. The Trust consists of two secondary schools and three primary schools.

About you

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Good standard of maths and English, both written and spoken (O Level or GCSE grade C or above)
• Should have creative ideas which can be contributed to the planning of activities
• Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills plus be able to demonstrate high expectations of achievement for all
• Previous experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) preferable
• Good sense of humour

What we can offer:

• Well behaved children that are ready and willing to learn
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Full-time LSA in every class
• Great working and learning environment
• Additional facilities in the school

If you are interested, please call the school to speak to our Headteacher, Steve Bowsher, or SENDCO, Dawn Jaycock, for an informal chat and to find out more about the role.