SEN Teaching Assistant

St Teresa's; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Colchester is seeking a Co-Educator (SEN Teaching Assistant) to support pupils with special educational needs. This part-time role offers a salary starting from £16,058.96, working Monday to Friday during term time. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children and demonstrate a willingness to support various learning needs. The school values high-quality staff and offers a nurturing community focused on personal development and training.

Benefits

Free health and wellbeing services

Welcoming school community

High level of training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or special needs is an advantage.
• Willingness to engage actively with pupils aged 3-19.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their learning journey across various subjects.
• Encourage personal development and engagement within the school community.

Skills

Experience of sensory learning

Therapeutic approach to behaviors and learning

Willingness to work with all ages

Experience with special needs children

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7069-537 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4peyan

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

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Various

Position: Co-Educator (SEN Teaching Assistant)

Salary: Scale 4 (Points 7-8) Actual starting salary from: £16058.96 inc of 5.7 weeks paid holiday allowance

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3.00pm, with 45 minute unpaid lunch break (26.25 hours per week) - TERM TIME ONLY PLUS NON PUPIL DAYS

Experience of sensory learning and a therapeutic approach to behaviours and learning an advantage but training will be given

With pupil numbers increasing and due to internal promotion,we are once again looking to recruit skilful, hardworking and caring people to join our friendly school family.

A willingness to work with all ages across our school is essential and experience of working with children or with special needs would be an advantage.

What we offer you..

Awesome pupils and staff
An amazing purpose built school with excellent facilities
Free health and wellbeing services including GP appointments, physio, counselling and much more
A wonderfully welcoming school community

Why work within Hope Learning Community?

Each and every day we are lucky enough and have the privilege of working with the most amazing, unique children. They never fail to inspire, interest and educate us in ways we could never have imagined. We are a forward thinking school and understand that every child is an individual and do our utmost best to ensure they are given the support, guidance and opportunity to succeed in an environment where they feel safe, secure and valued.

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.

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. We support our staff in doing this by offering a high level of training and development throughout their time at Lexden Springs and encouraging them to also reach their fullest potential.

We actively encourage personal development and this position is ideal for candidates who may wish to consider a teacher training qualification in the future (subject to the required qualifications).

Other Information

We strongly encourage potential candidates to explore our website for further details relating to our school. We will be conducting interviews over the next few weeks.

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. Please note we do not employ close family members of our pupils.

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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