Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support service in Colchester is looking for passionate SEN Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants to provide support for children with additional needs in mainstream and specialist schools. These roles offer part‑time and full‑time opportunities that can lead to permanent positions. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare or teaching assistance, or relevant experience. This is a great chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Free Team Teach training

Long-term placements leading to potential permanent roles

Supportive school environments

Qualifications

• Preferred Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare or teaching assistance.
• Strong experience working with children or young people considered.

Responsibilities

• Support students in mainstream and specialist SEND schools.
• Provide 1:1 support and whole-class assistance.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Experience with ADHD

Experience with SEMH

Experience with MLD

Experience with SLD

Experience with PMLD

Experience with SpLD

Experience with SLCN

Experience with HI

Experience with VI

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/teaching assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistants / Teaching Assistants

Mainstream Primary, Secondary & SEND Schools. Part-time and full‑time roles available. Long‑term positions with potential to become permanent.

We are currently recruiting SEN Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) for a range of rewarding roles across mainstream primary, secondary and specialist SEND schools. These positions include both whole‑class support and 1:1 support for students with additional needs.

If you are passionate about helping children and young people thrive, and you are looking for a long‑term role that offers consistency, growth and the opportunity to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

What We Are Looking For

A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/teaching assistant qualification is preferred, but we will also consider candidates with strong relevant experience working with children or young people.

Experience in any of the following areas is highly desirable

• ASD / Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD / ADD
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
• SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)
• PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties – e.g. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia)
• SLCN (Speech, Language & Communication Needs)
• HI (Hearing Impairment)
• VI (Visual Impairment)
• BSL (British Sign Language)
• Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
• Challenging behaviour / behaviour mentoring
• Emotional regulation support
• Physical disabilities / medical needs
• Personal care / moving & handling / hoist training
• Working with non‑verbal students or those using alternative communication (PECS, Makaton, AAC)

If you have worked as a tutor, support worker, nursery practitioner, sports coach, youth worker or carer, your experience may also be highly relevant.

What We Offer

A variety of long‑term placements, with many roles leading to permanent employment.

Opportunities across mainstream and specialist SEND settings.

Supportive school environments committed to staff development.

Free Team Teach training for all staff, offered as part of our group of companies.

Roles that offer genuine purpose and the chance to make a meaningful difference to students' lives.

Consistency is vital for the children you will be supporting, so most positions are long‑term with the opportunity to grow within the school.