Learning Support Assistant with SEN Experience

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Colchester is looking for a Learning Support Assistant with SEN experience to help children with learning difficulties such as ASD and ADHD. The role is part-time, requiring 15 hours a week, focusing on collaborative support for children's educational development. Applicants must have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent, and exhibit patience and understanding. The school is part of a supportive educational trust dedicated to the welfare of its students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, or communication difficulties.
• Solid understanding of collaborative working with teachers and professionals.
• Ability to follow personalized planning and provide evidence for EHCP applications.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development.
• Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and external professionals.
• Follow and implement customized educational plans.

Skills

Team player

Patience

Understanding

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Learning Support Assistant with SEN Experience

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Job Ref No. ECC2100-190 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5

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

Application Close: 16/12/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBA

Braiswick Primary School are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistants with SEN experience, for example working with children with a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD and/or communication difficulties.

Hours 15 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday).

You will be highly motivated and invested in moving a child's learning forward through your support.

We are a two-form entry primary school with happy, self-motivated children, supportive parents and a creative and dynamic staff team. We ensure that staff and parents work together to support the development of all children both academically as well as socially and emotionally.

Have a solid understanding of collaborative working with teachers, external professionals as well as the school SENco. To follow personalised planning and be able to provide evidence to support EHCP applications.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• To be a team player as well as being able to use your own initiative
• To be patient, tolerant and understanding
• To have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children.
• to verify employment history.

Only information related for the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

The Learning Pathways Academy Trust reserve the right to close a vacancy early.

Information about the School

Braiswick Primary is the third school of the Learning Pathways Academy Trust which also includes Lyons Hall Primary in Braintree and White Hall Academy in Clacton-On-Sea. Our school, alongside the other schools in the Trust, aims to inspire our children to achieve well, have very high aspirations and to be valuable, well-rounded and happy members of their community.

The Learning Pathways Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. All appointments are made subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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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