Part-time SEN Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC2184-144S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £15,863 - £16,115 p.a (LGPS 3, Points 5-6)

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

Application Close: 25/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School

Are you a caring individual who believes in the importance of safety and responsibility? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?

At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first‑hand experiences.

We are looking for a dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for specific pupils with special educational needs who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

• The successful candidate will work 27.5 hours per week.
• This is a 38‑week‑per‑year role, which is term time only.

A Day in the Life:

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing support for a named pupil with an Educational Health Care Plan. The LSA will ensure that this pupil is fully integrated into all aspects of school life and is making strong progress.
• Responsibility for implementing the targets on the Pupil's One Plan and EHCP outcomes in liaison with the SENCO.
• Understanding specific learning needs and styles and providing differentiated support to pupils individually and within a group.
• Implementing planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils' responses as appropriate.
• Attending to pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.

What We're Looking For:

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Experience working with a range of children.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Willingness to undertake interventions to support children e.g., learning, social skills.
• The ability to implement and adapt learning activities.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well‑being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026 via My New Term:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147603/EDV-2026-APJS-55972

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

Information about the School

Alton Park Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.

At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4‑form entry for children aged 7‑11 years, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.

Our vision is that our children will achieve well, have fun and develop a lifelong passion for learning at Alton Park Junior School and for the future.

We believe in an education which is holistic, equitable, empowering, nurturing and liberating for all members of the school and the local and wider community. This is achieved through a determined dedication to serve, through self‑belief, through effective collaboration with others and sustained by ensuring transparent accountability at all levels.

Alton Park Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all. Alton Park Junior School is part of the Sigma Trust. The school is a 4‑form entry for children aged 7‑11 years.

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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