Learning Support Assistant in EYFS with MDA duties

8.30am - 3.10pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)

38 weeks per year plus 2 INSET days

This role is offered on a fixed term contract ending 31st August 2026

Do you have a passion for working with children?

We are seeking an inspirational Learning Support Assistant with vision and high expectations for learning, to work in our EYFS classes supporting children with complex additional needs. May be required to administer feeds via tube feeding, change nappies and learn how to communicate with children using symbols, for which training will be given.  Supervising children while eating at lunchtimes will also be required. 

A high degree of flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the children and the school. Experience working with children, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to teamwork are essential.  Experience working with children with additional needs would be an advantage.

As a team member, you will:

Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children.

Learn about 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.

Have high expectations, understand the importance of, and promote the principles of inclusion; enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential.

Cann Hall Primary School is a two-form entry school judged as good by OFSTED.

We are part of The Compass  Partnership of Schools Trust based Essex and Greenwich. This unique partnership provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes for children across our schools. 

The Compass  Partnership of Schools  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. As the duties  of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidates will be conditional upon and Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from  the rehabilitation of offenders Act (1974).

Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before appointment; the post is fixed term and is subject to a satisfactory probation period. 

We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information about our school please visit our website: Cann Hall Primary School - Home

Closing date: 5th January 2026

The interview process will include you being observed working with a small group of our children, a written task, an arithmetic paper and a formal interview.