SEND Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Colchester is seeking a versatile and enthusiastic classroom practitioner for a part-time role supporting children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with teachers and act under the direction of the Special Needs Co-ordinator. Responsibilities include contributing to pupil progress records and catering to the personal needs of SEN children. The position offers a supportive environment with additional benefits including subsidized accommodation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Additional 13 days school holidays

IT equipment relevant to the post

Subsidised accommodation for teaching staff

Outstanding childcare facility at discounted rates

Extensive CPD opportunities

Membership of a generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with special educational needs.
• Versatile and enthusiastic classroom practitioner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with class teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SENCO.
• Contribute to pupil progress records.

Skills

Enjoy working with children

Experience with special educational needs

Excellent communication skills

Ability to use ICT and learn new skills

Education

Level 3 qualification (or currently working towards)

Job description

Overview

Latton Green Primary Academy (NET Academies Trust) is using its own application form. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it. Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form created by a school.

Job Details

Job Ref No. ECC2117-158S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: £19,309.55 - £19,904.91 Annually (Actual) Pt 3-5
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: TBC

Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, 35hrs term time + insets (36.4 working weeks)

Due to increased needs, we wish to appoint a versatile, enthusiastic and experienced classroom practitioner to provide support to children with special educational needs. (A background of working with young people with SEN needs and behaviour difficulties would be an advantage).

What we are looking for

• enjoy working with children
• have experience of working with children with special educational needs
• are committed to raising standards
• have excellent communications skills
• Level 3 qualification (or currently working towards achieving)
• Ability to use ICT and learn new skills

Responsibilities

• work in collaboration with class teachers
• work under the direction of the Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
• contribute to records kept on pupil progress
• discuss how the children cope with their work with the SENCO and class teachers
• cater for the personal needs of SEN children

Additional benefits

• Additional 13 days school holidays
• IT equipment relevant to the post
• Subsidised accommodation for teaching staff
• An outstanding childcare facility (under 3 years) for NET staff at discounted rates
• A supportive team of leaders and staff
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the trust
• Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development
• SENDCO network within the Trust
• Working with a pastoral team, including a family liaison officer
• Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS or TPS)
• National pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Supportive special leave requests

About Latton Green Primary Academy

Latton Green Primary Academy offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a primary cluster of six schools, staff work in teams to share the responsibility for planning, with support from Trust subject leads and the Curriculum Director. High quality CPD is offered across the Trust.

The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At Latton Green we believe in the future development of our teachers to enable them to develop and progress their career.

What Ofsted says about Latton Green Primary Academy: staff are complimentary about opportunities and guidance they receive, including training and development opportunities within the trust. Leaders support them with their workload. Pupil engagement is strong and the curriculum supports reading and core subjects. The school places a high value on special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accessing the curriculum.

Safeguarding and recruitment

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the School

Welcome to Latton Green Primary Academy

On behalf of the staff, children and governors it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Latton Green Primary Academy and Nursery. We aim to provide a well-rounded curriculum and a stimulating environment that supports high aspirations and a love of learning.

You'll find our classrooms to be active and creative environments where good behaviour and mutual respect are modelled by all, and where everyone is valued.

Head of School

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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Melanie Culverhouse
Latton Green Primary Academy
Riddings Lane, HARLOW
Essex, CM18 7HT
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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