SEND Learning Support Assistant

Cherry Tree; Colchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherry Tree Academy in Colchester is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team. This part-time, fixed-term role runs 24.5 hours per week during term time, with pattern Monday to Thursday 8.45am-3.00pm and Friday 8.45am-2.30pm.

Salary is paid on Scale 3 point 5, starting £14,132 per annum. Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent, and experience working with children in a school environment, including those with educational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school environment.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with learning activities and support pupils under supervision.

Skills

Experience with children in a school

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Cherry Tree Academy, Colchester
Job Ref No. ECC2284-130S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 point 5
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 22/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBA

Job Description

Cherry Tree Academy - SEND Learning Support Assistant

Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join Cherry Tree Academy in Colchester.

24.5 hours per week, term time only. Working pattern Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 3.00pm, Friday 8.45am - 2.30pm, this includes a 15-minute unpaid morning break and 1 hour lunch break. Salary is paid on Scale 3 point 5, actual starting salary £14,132 per annum. This position is initially fixed term for the Academic year linked to funding, however there is a possibility of extension.

Applicants should have experience working with children in a school environment as well as children with educational needs. It is essential that you have GCSEs (grades A-C) in both Maths and English, or hold equivalent qualifications in this area.

Successful applicants will join our friendly, caring and highly competent team of learning support staff.

It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:

• Enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels.
• Able to engage well with pupils.
• Able to work under your own initiative.
• Smartly presented and with excellent time management skills.

We offer a supportive and enjoyable working environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

Cherry Tree is a one-form entry primary school in Colchester, catering for children 4-11 years old and is part of Inspires Multi Academy Trust.

As a small school, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and friendly place, where all pupils are supported to reach their full potential, both academically and as developing individuals within our close community.

The Cherry Tree team is made up of staff with a range of experience, who come together to form a hardworking and dedicated team, focused on ensuring that children have the best start to their education. We believe that when there are strong links between home, school and the wider community, children learn best.

Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• Promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.

It is recognised that this can only be achieved through sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to, and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
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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Contact Information

Michelle Smith
Holt Drive, Colchester
Essex, CO2 0BG

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