St Francis Catholic Primary School

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Learning Support Assistant

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for the position of a Learning Support Assistant at St Francis Catholic Primary School in Maldon, CM9 6HN. The position is for 28.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 8.45am to 3pm) for 38 weeks including holiday pay.   

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The post involves supporting learning within the classroom; working with individuals and small groups to engage pupils, develop their self-confidence and fostering independence.

Our children are enthusiastic learners who work with staff to provide a supportive and welcoming environment

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 012621 856698. Completed application forms should be returned to Elizabeth Chapman on admin@st-francisrc.essex.sch.uk

Personal attributes

  • Believe in the potential of every child.
  • Be resilient.
  • Be positive, show initiative and flexibility.
  • Possess a good sense of humour.
  • Be a strong team member.
  • Be happy to attend to pupils’ personal hygiene in line with Intimate Care Plans
  • Be able to liaise with the class teacher and others who will support you in your role.
  • Have high expectations for all pupils.
  • Possess a can-do attitude to pupil achievement.
  • Enthusiasm for working in a busy school environment and getting involved in the wider aspects of school life.

We can offer you:

  • A dynamic and collaborative team of professionals, who work together and are committed to creating an ethos of mutual support whilst providing an effective Catholic education for the children in our communities.
  • Commitment to ensure that every child in our community has access to the highest possible standard of education
  • The desire to appoint staff, who share our high expectations of everyone in our community, who enjoy working as a member of a team and who take solution -focused approach.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from �25,583 to �25,989 per year

Actual Salary £16,907-£17,162

Location

Maldon, Essex

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025 at noon

Shortlisting Date: Friday 10th October 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 16th October 2025

Application forms are to be completed (in full) and submitted to:

admin@stfrancismaldon.co.uk

Equal opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, St Francis Catholic Primary School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our school.

Job reference: LSA Oct25