Part Time Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A city centre school in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a part-time role, primarily to support children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience and skills to provide nurturing, trauma-informed support in a vibrant educational environment. The role offers professional development opportunities and encourages applicants to visit the school prior to application.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the Foundation Stage/Key Stage One.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches.
• Experience with children with SEMH needs, developmental delay, and special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex needs to thrive.
• Provide a calm and nurturing presence.
• Respond flexibly and sensitively to children.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Nurturing presence

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2008-94S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4

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

Application Close: 16/06/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Tuesday 24th June 2025

North Primary School and Nursery is looking for a dedicated, patient and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our nurturing team for a minimum of 20 hours per week. This role is vital in ensuring that children with complex needs are supported to thrive.

The ideal candidate will have:

· Experience of working within the Foundation Stage/Key Stage One.

· Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches (e.g. PACE or similar)

· A calm, nurturing presence and the ability to respond flexibly and sensitively

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Experience of working with children with SEMH needs, developmental delay and special educational needs

We offer a supportive and inclusive school environment and professional development opportunities.

Visits to our school, are encouraged prior to application as are applications from internal candidates.

Our school is a city centre school with a strong community ethos - we cannot offer car parking, but there are excellent public transport links (bus/train).

Interviews: Tuesday 24th June

Information about the School

North Primary School is a city centre school with strong community values that are lived out by its pupils on a daily basis.North is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices and policies.North is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils.

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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Alan Garnett
John Harper Street, Colchester
Essex, CO1 1RP Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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