Lunchtime Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Lunchtime Learning Support Assistant to support students in a vibrant school environment. The role involves assisting students during breaks and activities, ensuring a safe and supportive learning atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare, strong observational skills, and relevant qualifications. This part-time position offers specialized training and a nurturing work environment.

Benefits

Access to specialist training

Structured induction

Work with a well-established charity

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare and child development.
• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classroom and activities.
• Assist teachers and contribute to lessons.
• Promote child protection and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Childcare

Organisational Skills

Observational Skills

Education

Maths GCSE Grade C

English GCSE Grade C

NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC0-182
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: £9,871.79 (Term Time only)

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Part-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 31/05/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: ASAP

About the Role

Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School, based in Colchester, are seeking a Lunchtime Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will support students in their learning environment, during activities, break times, and lunch periods, as part of the Learning Support Assistants Team. The role involves facilitating a supportive and safe environment for learning, suitable for those who enjoy supporting students both individually and in groups.

Benefits

• Work with a well-established charity
• Access to specialist training including leadership, autism-specific, curriculum, and therapeutic training
• Structured induction at start of employment

Working Hours and Salary

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm (term-time only)
• Salary: £9,871.79 per annum (Term Time only)

About Doucecroft School

Doucecroft School is a vibrant, dynamic, and supportive specialist co-educational school for children and young people with autism and complex needs, aged 3-19 years. It holds a 'Good' Ofsted rating and offers a nurturing environment, bespoke education, and a focus on quality-of-life outcomes with support from specialist therapists and a skilled education team.

The Role Responsibilities

• Support students in classroom, activities, and during breaks
• Assist teachers and contribute to lessons and schemes of work
• Work with small groups or individual students across various settings
• Support students in physical activities such as swimming, horse riding, and ice skating
• Contribute to the smooth running of the educational setting
• Promote and comply with school policies on child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in childcare and child development
• Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above
• Excellent observational and organisational skills
• NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable)
• Swimming rescue qualification (desirable)
• Experience working with students with autism or learning disabilities (advantageous)
• Driving license (desirable)

Application Process

If passionate about teaching and providing excellent education, apply now by clicking the link below or contact Natalie Dwan at 01206 577 678 or email [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Autism Anglia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments.