Learning Support Assistant (SEND Support)

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 8,000 - GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Colchester seeks a part-time Learning Support Assistant to support students in an engaging, safe learning environment. Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications and experience working with children. This role, comprising 15 hours weekly during term time, offers a competitive salary starting at £8,652 per annum, with a chance of contract extension beyond August 2026.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school environment is essential.
• GCSEs (grades A-C) in both Maths and English or equivalent are required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with varied personalities and skill levels.
• Engage effectively with pupils.
• Work independently as needed.
• Maintain a smart appearance and demonstrate time management.

Skills

Working with children

Engagement skills

Initiative

Time management

Education

GCSEs (grades A-C) in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

We require a Learning Support Assistant to work at Kings Ford Academy in Colchester.

This position is for 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.45am-12.00pm (15-minute unpaid morning break). Term time only, Scale 3 point 5, actual starting salary £8,652 per annum. This position is initially fixed term to August 2026, however there is a high possibility of extension.

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 3.3.2026

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

Job Ref No. ECC2131-96

We require a Learning Support Assistant to work at Kings Ford Academy in Colchester. Applicants should have experience working with children in a school environment. It is essential that you have GCSEs (grades A-C) in both Maths and English, or hold equivalent qualifications in this area.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels.
• Able to engage well with pupils.
• Able to work under your own initiative.
• Smartly presented and with excellent time management skills.

Qualifications

Essential: GCSEs (grades A-C) in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

Terms, Conditions and Environment

We offer a supportive and enjoyable working environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

We welcome and encourage visits to our school; please contact the office on 01206 573807 to book an appointment.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. 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.

Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• Promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.

It is recognised that this can only be achieved through sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to, and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Michelle Smith
Gloucester Avenue
Shrub End, Colchester
Essex, CO2 9AZ Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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