Learning Support Assistant at St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SJCEVCPSBH/57472

Location

High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5RX

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£18,793.18 Annually (Actual)
Term time, salary is annualised and paid equally over 12 months

Hours Per Week

30.50

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midday, Tue 1st Sep, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week beginning 09/09/26 TBC

Interview Date(s) Week beginning 09/09/26 TBC

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our caring, friendly and hard-working team, to work on a one-to-one basis with a child. As well as having a strong understanding of building strong relationships with adults and children, we are also looking for someone who can use their initiative. The post may involve working with children to support one-to-one and lead small group interventions.

Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 08:45 - 15:15 and Tuesday 08:15 - 15:15 (with half-hour unpaid lunch each day )

The successful candidate will need to:

Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above
Have some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
Have a caring nature
Be able to communicate effectively with children and adults
Be able to work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

Friendly experienced team
Training
Access to the local government pension scheme
A wellbeing package including an annual term-time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.

Safeguarding Statement

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.