Learning Support and Care Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Layer-de-la-Haye Primary School in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our caring team on a part-time basis. The role is 32.5 hours per week, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only with non-pupil days.

The successful candidate will have experience supporting pupils with SEND, show calm, adaptable approach, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting our school values through positive adult and peer relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting pupils with SEND.
• Calm, caring and adaptable.
• Commitment to safeguarding of children.
• Ability to contribute to assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND.
• Engage and motivate children to learn.
• Contribute to assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluations.
• Safeguard all children.
• Develop positive adult and peer relationships.

Job description

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 11/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Layer -de-la-Haye Primary school are looking to appoint a Part time Learning Support Assistant to join our team.

This role is for 32.5 hours per week 8.30am-3:30pm Monday - Friday, term time only (inc non pupil days)

Grade: Pay scale 3-4 within the point range 6-9 (depending on experience)

The successful candidate will:

• Be calm, caring and adaptable


• Have experience in supporting pupils with SEND


• Be passionate about children and their learning


• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour


• Show a commitment for the school's vision and its promotion of our school values


• Be able to develop, nurture and model positive adult and peer relationships


• Be able to engage and motivate children to learn, building on the strengths and resources of the child


• Be able to contribute to assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluations


• Be committed to the safeguarding of all children.

In return we can offer:

• A highly professional, dedicated staff team


• A supportive and friendly community


• A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children.

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office [e-mail]

Interviews TBC

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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Donna Gaffney
High Road
Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester
Essex, CO2 0DS
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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