LSA/MDA

Applications Close: 25/06/2026

Interviews: 3/07/2026

Start date: 01/09/2026

Job Title: WMI Learning Support Assistant and Mid Day Assistant Employment Type: Term time only, Part Time Fixed

Hours: Learning Support Assistant: 25.15 Per week

Mid Day Assistant: 5 Per week

Salary: Pay Range: Scale 4 point 7 MDA Scale 2 point 3

Reporting to: Head of School

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant and Mid Day Assistant who can effectively support children with varying needs. We are looking for someone who would work in KS1/KS2 in the Vine Schools West hub (William Martin Schools).

Experience is preferable.

The schools are part of the Chelmsford Diocesan Vine Academy Trust. The successful candidate will:

LSA Duties Be able to work closely with the class teacher and SENCO Have a confident grasp of Maths and English

Show initiative and understanding

Be resilient, flexible, patient, engaging. Have excellent communication skills Be able to engage and motivate children to learn Work well as part of a team and independently

Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects 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.

For more information or to book a visit contact Miss Johnson - Head of School on 01279 424122 or email at the above address.

William Martin Infant and Junior Schools are two form entry schools with a nursery also attached. Our school is a member of The Vine Schools Trust, the academy attached to the Diocese of Chelmsford. This allows us to work closely with other schools in the Trust including St James primary school in Harlow. Gina Bailey is the Executive Headteacher of the three Harlow Schools. Being part of the Vine Schools Trust also means there is a chance of progression within all The Vine Schools Trust Schools.