Learning Support Assistant

Hours: 31.25 hours per week Contract Term: Term time, 38 weeks Contract Term: Fixed term to 31st August 2027 Salary: Grade NJC4, Payscale Range NJC7-NJC8 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8.30am-3.15pm Salary FTE: From £27,132 to £27,553, including fringe. Actual salary £19,645.66 to £19,909.36 including fringe Position Start Date: ASAP Post Location: North Crescent Primary School, Wickford, SS12 9AP We are looking for a charismatic, personable, clear communicator to join our team. At North Crescent, we are a positive, supportive and dedicated team shaping the future of education and we’re looking for a like minded individual who has the skills and drive to join us in inspiring pupils to achieve and become all they can be. If this is you, we would welcome your application. Our grounds, including woodland and pond, have lent themselves to us writing our own bespoke outdoor learning curriculum that complements our other curriculums and allows the uniqueness of our pupils to shine through. Applications Close: 20th November 2026 Date of Interviews: 8th December 2026 North Crescent Primary School is part of Schools For Every Child Multi-Academy Trust.

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A forward thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusivity, and staff personal and professional growth A Trust that values staff wellbeing Highly committed and supportive colleagues A supportive and friendly community Outstanding, collaborative partnerships across our trust schools Extensive CPD opportunities Recognition of long service Recognition of continuous service Flexible working arrangements Private Health Cash Plan Please apply online at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk, we do not accept CV applications via email. For further information please visit our school website www.northcrescent.org and our Trust website www.schoolsforeverychild.org.uk Discussions with prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a tour of our school with the Headteacher please contact our HR Team via email hr@schoolsforeverychild.org Information about North Crescent Primary School We are a one form entry primary school set in extensive and impressive grounds in the heart of Wickford. Our school is only half a mile from Wickford Railway Station and 2 minutes from the town centre. It is also within easy reach of the A127 into London/Southend, and the Dartford Bridge Schools for Every Child Multi Academy Trust comprises three exceptional schools, each with its own character and strengths. Our diverse educational environments offer a range of opportunities for both students and staff. Whether you're passionate about early education, secondary school, or special needs education, you'll find your place within our trust. When you join Schools for Every Child, you become a part of an organisation that values the uniqueness of every child and believes in fostering their brilliance, guiding them in their exploration of the world, and cultivating respect for themselves and others. If you're looking for an employer that is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and provides comprehensive support for its staff, Schools for Every Child is the place for you. Join us in shaping the future of education.