Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support primary school children at White Hall Academy. This full-time role involves providing one-to-one assistance, helping with emotional wellbeing and academic progress, and working collaboratively with teachers. The ideal candidate should have GCSE Maths and English, be a team player, and possess a genuine desire to influence children's learning positively. Opportunities for professional development are available, along with a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Supportive and positive learning environment

Opportunities for continual professional development

Trust-wide employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one or small group support to children to enable them to meet their learning needs.
• Support classroom teachers in delivering curriculum and ensuring children progress academically, socially and emotionally.
• Assist pupils with their emotional wellbeing and personal/social learning skills.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and support plans.

Skills

Teamplayer with initiative

Patient

Tolerant and understanding

Desire to positively influence a child's learning progression

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5212-217
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5

Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 30/01/2026

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support primary school children at White Hall Academy in the Clacton area. Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one or small group support to children to enable them to meet their learning needs.
• Support classroom teachers in delivering curriculum and ensuring children progress academically, socially and emotionally.
• Assist pupils with their emotional wellbeing, personal and social learning skills.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and support plans.

Requirements

• Teamplayer with initiative.
• Patient, tolerant and understanding.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Desire to positively influence a child's learning progression.

Benefits

• Shared values across the Trust: Happy, Healthy, Learners for Life, Able to Make Choices, Confident, Contributing to Society.
• Supportive and positive learning environment.
• Opportunities for continual professional development.
• Trust‑wide employee assistance programme.

Safeguarding & DBS

The Academy will conduct enhanced DBS checks and use publicly available information for shortlisted candidates in accordance with statutory guidance.

Contact

Tracy Baker
White Hall Academy
Melbourne Road, Clacton on Sea
ESSEX, CO15 3SP
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]