Part-time SEN Learning Support Assistant

St Teresa's; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St Teresa's is seeking a passionate and calm Teaching/Child Support professional in Colchester to enhance pupils' learning. This part-time, permanent role requires flexibility and collaboration with teachers. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of the curriculum, excellent communication skills, and experience in supporting children with special educational needs. Join a dedicated team where you can make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development training

Dynamic and collaborative team

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils identified with SEND is required.
• Good working knowledge of the curriculum to improve outcomes for children.
• Ability to maintain behaviour and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development in collaboration with teachers.
• Deliver specific time-limited interventions to improve outcomes for children.
• Recognise and support mental health needs and maintain appropriate records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Good level of English and Maths

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3029-135 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, points 5-6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 27/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

20 Hours a week which will involve flexible work patterns and over the children's lunch period, term time only.

An enthusiastic, calm person needed to support pupils' learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff.

Do you have a passion for education, willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference and help children believe in themselves to achieve their potential ? Then we need you!

Our ideal candidates will:
Use a good working knowledge of the curriculum to improve outcomes for children by delivering specific time limited interventions.
Use the Trauma Perceptive Practise principles (training offered) to support positive relationships.
Recognise and support the importance of Mental Health needs, including the use of repair and restore.
Liaise closely with class teachers and other LSAs to ensure provision is effective
Ensure appropriate records are maintained.
Maintain behaviour and safeguarding policies.
Be able to work with initative and following direction.
Have the ability to work with flexibility dependent on pupil needs
Recognise that behaviour is a form of communication
Excellent communication skills - including a sense of humour
A good level of English and Maths
Experience working with pupils identified with SEND

We can offer you:
A dynamic and collaborative team of Teachers, Leaders and staff who are dedicated and committed to the success of all children and staff alike.
Engaged and enthusiastic children who are 'proud to belong' to our school.
An established catering team to work alongside and for you to manage.
Ongoing professional development training will be available for the successful candidate
If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply now. In addition, please see the Job Description. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Heathlands is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:
to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
to verify employment history
Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.

Information about the School

Our children at Heathlands C of Primary School have a great appetite for learning which enables our teachers and support staff to plan and teach in an exciting way.

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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School Office
New Church Road
West Bergholt, Colchester
Essex, CO6 3JF Telephone: [phone]
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