SEND Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 5,900 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Copford CofE Primary School in Essex is seeking an enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will provide targeted support to pupils with EHCPs to help them access learning and achieve their individual outcomes.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt activities, support communication and social skills, and monitor progress, while safeguarding pupils and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring, calm and encouraging with commitment to helping children with SEND.
• Experience in supporting children in a primary school; EHCPs or SEND needs advantageous.
• Clear, respectful communicator able to build relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Observant and reflective; able to follow plans and respond to individual needs.
• Reliable, well-organised, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willing to undertake relevant training and apply specialist guidance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group support in line with EHCPs and agreed outcomes.
• Adapt learning activities and resources so pupils can access the curriculum.
• Support development of communication, interaction, emotional regulation, social skills, independence and self-care.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing through routines and de-escalation strategies.
• Observe pupils, record progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENCO.
• Liaise with colleagues, families and external professionals while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support pupil safety and welfare following safeguarding policies.

Skills

Patience

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3020-38S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Points 6 - 7

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

Application Close: 15/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 20th October 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our team.

You will be providing targeted support to pupils with EHCP and SEND, helping them to access learning, develop communication and independence skills, and achieve their individual outcomes.

The role will include:

• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver targeted one-to-one and small-group support in line with pupils' EHCPs, individual support plans and agreed outcomes.
• Adapting learning activities and resources so pupils can access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons and wider school life.
• Supporting the development of communication, interaction, emotional regulation, social skills, independence and self-care, using agreed approaches and specialist resources where appropriate.
• Promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing through consistent routines, clear expectations, encouragement and appropriate de-escalation strategies.
• Observing pupils, recording progress and providing accurate feedback to teachers and the SENCO to support assessment, planning and review.
• Liaising professionally with colleagues, families and external professionals, following agreed programmes and maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Supporting pupils' safety and welfare at all times and following the school's safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour and inclusion policies.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring, calm and consistently encouraging, with a genuine commitment to helping children with SEND thrive.
• Experienced in supporting children in a primary-school setting; experience of EHCPs, autism, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health needs would be an advantage.
• A clear and respectful communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, families and professionals.
• Observant and reflective, with the ability to follow plans, recognise progress and respond flexibly to individual needs.
• Reliable, well organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to undertake relevant training and apply specialist guidance consistently.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and high expectations for every pupil.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, equality and the school's ethos.

Contract: Term time only, plus one INSET Day

Salary: Scale 3, points 6-7, Actual £5929.38 to £6023.68

Copford C of E (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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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David Bome
Copford CofE Primary School
School Road
Copford, Colchester
Essex, CO6 1BX Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]