Job Ref No. ECC3208-36S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 (SCP 6-7)
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Temporary
Application Close: 05/07/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 6th or 16th July 2026
Canonium Learning Trust, winner of TES Trust of the Year (9 schools or fewer) 2025, is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Inclusion Support Assistant to join our team at Finchingfield St John the Baptist CE Primary Academy on a one-year fixed‑term contract.
This role focuses on supporting a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), helping to deliver the personalised provision outlined in their plan. You will play a vital part in promoting the child’s social, emotional, and academic development within a nurturing and fully inclusive school environment.
Our school operates mixed‑age classes and is committed to creating meaningful, purposeful learning experiences where all children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The position is for 4 hours a day (Monday to Friday) with a 09:30 start and a 13:30 finish. During this time you will also be required to provide lunchtime support and receive a 30 minute lunch break.
The Inclusion Support Assistant salary is £10,255.20 per annum.
The Midday Assistant salary is £1,419.71 per annum.
Please note that interviews will take place on either of the two dates – Monday 6th July and Thursday 16th July 2026.
Information about the School
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is part of Canonium Learning Trust. We are a smaller than average Church of England school and are fortunate to be in a position to offer small class sizes, split across 4 classes. We are based in Finchingfield, a picturesque village just 20 minutes drive from Braintree, Dunmow and Hedingham.
The school has a rich history of providing outstanding education to its students, and is committed to the values of the Church of England in everything it does.
Influenced by the Church of England’s vision to educate for ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10), our focus on wisdom prioritises the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral and social development of our children. We aim to inspire wisdom with a golden thread of deep knowledge, critical thinking, strong communication and exciting learning opportunities running consistently throughout our curriculum.
Ultimately, we want our pupils to leave our academy as knowledgeable, thoughtful and articulate individuals, who are equipped with the cultural capital to thrive in our evolving world and society. By working together, we ensure our pupils are supported and challenge to nurture a keen mind, a willingness to question and the ability to make right choices, so that they are prepared for secondary school and beyond.
As a proud Church of England school, our vision and all that we do is underpinned by our core and Christian values:
Respect and reverence – we have regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others Caring and compassion – we display kindness and concern for others Cooperation and service – we work together Perseverance and endurance – we keep going until we achieve success Honesty and virtue – we tell the truth Responsibility and trust – we are accountable for all our actions
Our staff team and I would be delighted to welcome you and look forward to sharing what makes our school unique.
Samina Metson, Headteacher
To learn more about Canonium Learning Trust – a Church of England Multi Academy Trust in Essex – please visit: https://www.canonium.org/multi-academy-trust-in-essex
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Contact Information
HR OfficerVicarage RoadFinchingfield, BraintreeEssex, CM7 4LDTelephone: 01371 810423Email: FIN.HR@canonium.org
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