Fixed Term Support Co-Educator 9.30-1.30 - External Venue

Shorefields; Stanway, Shoeburyness, Ingatestone, Tendring; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stanway is seeking a Fixed Term Support Co-Educator to provide support for a 17-year-old child with special educational needs, specifically ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties. This part-time position offers 16-20 hours per week, primarily from Monday to Thursday. Candidates must demonstrate experience in child support and a commitment to fostering educational growth. The role emphasizes safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with severe learning difficulties, including autism and ADHD.
• Ability to work with a child requiring 3:1 support.

Responsibilities

• Support a child of 17 years who has ASD, ADHD, and LD.
• Encourage the child's academic, social, and emotional development.

Job description

Fixed Term Support Co-Educator 9.30-1.30 - External Venue

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Job Ref No. ECC7069-534 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 5 Point 9

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

Application Close: 09/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Position: Cover Midday/Support Co-Educator (SEN Teaching Assistant)

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday with the potential to work Thursdays 9.30am - 1.30pm with no break (16-20 hours per week)

Actual salary: £9832.56 - £12290.70 (£14.13 ph) includes 5.7 weeks holiday pay allowance . The annual salary will be paid in equal monthly installments over 12 months

TERM TIME ONLY. Fixed term until end of academic year 2028.

Please note it is our policy not to employ parents/close relatives of our pupils.

Lexden Springs is an inspiring school where no two days are ever the same (but a smile is always guaranteed!) which caters for pupils aged 3 - 19 who have a variety of severe learning difficulties, including some with autism and/or challenging behaviour and some with serious medical conditions. This post is for 3:1 support for a child of 17 years who has ASD, ADHD and LD. Although employment is through Lexden Springs, your place of work will be at a venue in Manningtree.

We pride ourselves in having high quality and enthusiastic staff that encourage our pupils to achieve their fullest potential academically, socially, emotionally, physically, morally, spiritually and aesthetically, enabling each pupil to grow in confidence, and able to participate in the wider community.

Lexden Springs School 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 the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,age or disability status.

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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