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Learning Support Assistant

Essex County Council

Job Description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT Apply by:10am on Wednesday 10th June 2026 StartDate: 1st September 2026 Salary: Scale3, Spinepoint6-7, (Actual Salary £8,911.41- £9,053.84per annum) Location: Cann Hall Primary School Contract type:Fixed Term untilJuly 2027,38 .4weeks per year - term time only plus2inset days. Hours: 15 hours per week, work pattern across the week is negotiable This role is based at Cann Hall Primary School

As a member of ourteam,you will: Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children. Learn about our creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process

Havehigh expectations, understand the importance of, and promote the principles of inclusion; enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential. This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes. Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child.We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception. Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities. Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.

Do you have a passion for working with children?

We are seeking an inspirationalLearning Support Assistant,with vision andhigh expectationsfor learning,to work across our schoolsupportingwithin a whole class setting and on an individual basis.The role will includesupporting children withadditionalneeds,in class andon the playground during playtimes and lunchbreaks.

Ahighdegree of flexibility will berequiredto meet the needs of the children and the school. Experience working with children, excellent communication and interpersonal skillsand a strong commitment to teamwork are essential. Experience working with children with special needs would be an advantagebut not essential. As part of our Trust,you will be part of a professional community where: Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools Development is supported through coaching,CPDand leadership pathways You are not working in isolation - you are part of a wider system

Our offer: Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) Access to a structured programme of professional development Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support Access to staff benefits and discount schemes Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible Visits are welcomed. Please [email protected] arrange this or for any further information.

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Closing date for applications:10am on Wednesday 10th June 2026

Cann Hall Primary School is a two-form entry school catering for children from 4-11.

We know that effective education is the key to securing promising futures for our children in what continues to be a fast changing world, where jobs and careers are increasingly global rather than just local or national. Many of these jobs are yet to be created or imagined. Knowledge and skills do not stand still and no nation on the planet can afford to be complacent in a worldwide competitive environment.

As a school we know this means we have to keep moving forward - keeping children equipped with the latest skills and knowledge they need to succeed and a love of learning, so that we can prepare them really well with all they need before they move onto secondary education.

Our children are happy, behave well and love their learning and develop effective knowledge, skills and attributes that enable them to be confident, responsible and compassionate whilst developing a respect for humankind and the world in which we live. We want every child to have the core skills of literacy and mathematics mastered and learnt through a rich and creative curriculum that encompasses science, technologies, humanities and the arts. In addition, we have a rich extra-curricular programme and facilities for 'wrap around care'. In short, we want to create a learning community that has every child skipping through our gates each day!

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