1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Earls Colne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Earls Colne is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to provide essential support for children with special educational needs. The successful candidate should have experience working with children with SEMH needs, strong communication skills, and a willingness to engage in continuing professional development. Responsibilities include ensuring the child's safety, assisting with classroom learning, providing emotional support, and maintaining records. Immediate start available, with fixed term contract terms.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Willingness to engage in further training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with the day-to-day safety and wellbeing needs of the child.
• Helping the child access classroom learning.
• Preparation of learning resources and responding to plans made by the teachers.
• Providing individual support within the classroom and at play.
• Offering emotional support and verbal/non-verbal prompts.
• Record keeping and working from the EHCP outcomes for the child.
• Implementing advice given by other visiting professionals.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working with children with SEMH needs

Organised

Empathetic and patient

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC5272-130 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5-6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 09/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBA

15 hours per week, mornings. 5 days

Required: As soon as possible

Fixed term contract

Earls Colne Primary School is a 'buzzing', busy and inclusive setting. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, confident and team spirited individual to join our team.

The successful candidate will be highly experienced in working with children who have SEMH needs. They are organised, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be open minded and responsive to feedback as well as empathetic and patient. It is essential that you will have experience of working with children with additional needs and knowledge of assessment and practice in early learning. You will need GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics. A willingness to engage in further training and development opportunities is also important.

Working under the supervision of the Class Teacher, day-to-day, your job will include:

• Dealing with the day-to-day safety and wellbeing needs of the child;
• Helping the child access classroom learning;
• Preparation of learning resources and responding to plans made by the teachers;
• Providing individual support within the classroom and at play;
• Offering emotional support and verbal/non-verbal prompts;
• Administration - record keeping and working from the EHCP outcomes for the child;
• Implementing the advice given by other visiting professionals (eg Speech Therapist).

If you feel you have the relevant qualities for this opportunity within our lovely supportive school please apply.

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.

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