1:1 LSA

Governing Body; Great Tey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Great Tey is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for children with special educational needs. The role requires a positive attitude and a commitment to the school's values, working 30 hours per week during term time. Experience in schools and strong literacy/numeracy skills are preferred. All appointments are subject to safeguarding checks and clearances.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in schools.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Healthy commitment to support pupils effectively.
• Self-initiative is important.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND on a 1:1 basis.
• Provide supervision during break and lunch times.

Skills

Experience of working in schools

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to work on their own initiative

Commitment to meeting the needs of all pupils

Job description

1:1 LSA

St Peter's Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School; Coggeshall, Colchester
Job Ref No. ECC3209-104
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: Scale 4
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 12/12/2025
Midday Date of Interviews: Thursday 18th December 2025

Job Description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant

• 5 days per week - 8.45am to 3.15pm (including 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)
• Total hours: 30 hrs per week
• Term time only (38 weeks per year)
• Pay Band - Scale 4
• Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. Our LSAs work predominantly with children with SEND, often on a 1:1 basis. The successful applicant will have a 'solution-based' attitude, will emanate positivity and will uphold our Christian values: Aspire, Care, Empower.

We are a Trauma Perceptive Practice school and the key principles are embedded in our vision and our practice.

• Compassion and kindness instead of blame and shame
• Hope instead of hopelessness
• Connection and belonging rather than disconnection

We have a friendly and supportive staff and fantastic children.

The successful applicant should preferably have:

• Experience of working in schools
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• A commitment to meeting the needs of all pupils
• An ability to work on their own initiative

Some supervision of children during break and lunch times will also be required.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and medical checks.

For further information, please contact Lene Johnson, our Office Manager on 01376 561328. 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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Contact Information

Sam Wilding
Myneer Park
Coggeshall, Colchester
Essex, CO6 1YU

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