Learning Support Assistant (Class based)

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Job summary

Stanway Fiveways School in Colchester is inviting applications for a Learning Support Assistant to commence 1 September 2026. The role provides morning classroom support and supervises lunch breaks for pupils during term time.

We are seeking applicants with experience supporting children's educational progress, good organisational and interpersonal skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and a willingness to undertake LSA training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and supporting their educational progress.
• Good evidence of knowledge and abilities matching the person specification.
• Organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Desire to undertake LSA training and further professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to teachers and pupils during the morning shift.
• Supervise and support pupils during a one-hour lunch break.
• Assist with the application of positive relationships and mutual respect strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support pupils’ social, emotional and behaviour development.
• Maintain a warm, friendly and flexible presence with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
• Participate actively in the development of the school and its learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom support

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding commitment

LSA training

Job description

Job Details

Job Ref No. ECC2081-280S – Position Type: Teaching/Child Support – Pay Range: Scale 3, Point 6‑7

Position Start Date: 14/09/2026 – Contract Type: Part‑time – Term: Fixed (until end of summer term 2027)

Working Hours: Monday‑Friday 8:30 am – 1:30 pm (term time only)

Application Close: 31/08/2026 Midnight – Interviews: Early September

Role Overview

We are inviting applications for the post of Learning Support Assistant to commence 1 September 2026. The role supports classroom learning during the morning and supervises lunch time for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to teachers and pupils during the morning shift.
• Supervise and support pupils during a one‑hour lunch break.
• Assist with the application of positive relationships and mutual respect strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support pupils’ social, emotional and behaviour development.
• Maintain a warm, friendly and flexible presence with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
• Participate actively in the development of the school and its learning environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with children and supporting their educational progress.
• Good evidence of knowledge and abilities matching the person specification.
• Organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Desire to undertake LSA training and further professional development.

Additional Information

The post is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS, and qualifications checks, as well as safer recruitment requirements.

For further information, please contact: Carol Palmer, School Business Manager – 01206 574849 – [e-mail]