Learning Support Assistant

CHINGFORD COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL
 Job Title LSA to support children’s learning in class
Salary / Grade Scale 3 Point 6
Hours 7 hours a day, five days a week term time only
Contract Term Fixed term TTO

We are a two form split site school seeking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant, primarily based at infant site. 

We are looking for a motivated child centred practitioner to support children with a wide range of needs. This post requires a strong communicator. A positive, forward thinking attitude is essential. The candidate should be patient, adaptable and able to fit into the school environment, embracing our vision and values.

The successful candidate will be driven to ensure that the children under their care develop and learn in a safe and supportive environment receive high quality education and care. You will be enthusiastic, hardworking and full of creative ideas and will work to provide rich and stimulating play experiences. Applicants must be able to work well within a team as well as on their own.

Although not essential the ideal candidate will have relevant or some experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and qualified to NVQ level 2.

The postholder may be required to support with lunchtime duties.

Safeguarding: Chingford C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the 
welfare of children and young people as its number one priority and we expect all staff and 
volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 
1974. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past 
employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service DBS. We may choose to undertake an on-line 
search of candidates. The school aims to promote and ensure opportunity and equal treatment for all. 
Further information about the school can be found on our website www.chingfordcofe.org.uk

Further information about the school can be found at: https://www.chingfordcofe.org.uk/
You will be:

 Enthusiastic and passionate about getting the best out of each and every child
 Creative and able to use your initiative
 A reflective practitioner
 Have a commitment to develop and maintain the highest standards

In return, we can offer:

 A welcoming school
 Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
 A strong senior leadership team
 A supportive working environment where your talents will be valued and nurtured
 Great staff benefits including Cycle 2 work scheme, free confidential counselling, help and 
information service and commitment to CPD 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged through the school office (contact 
school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk). The selection process will include an interview. You must be available 
on Friday 6th June 2025 for interview

Chingford C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 
and young people as its number one priority and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this 
commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful 
applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the 
Disclosure and Barring Service DBS. The school aims to promote and ensure opportunity and equal 
treatment for all. 

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.chingfordcofe.org.uk

All completed applications should be returned by email to school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk or the 
following address: Recruitment Department, Chingford CofE Primary School (Infant Site) Kings Road 
Chingford London E4 7EY. Closing date Monday 2nd June (noon)