Learning Support Assistant - Primary

34 hours per week Start: September 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join the team at Colchester, a specialist primary provision supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2 who have experienced barriers to learning.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with SEND, SEMH needs, and those who have faced challenges in mainstream education, helping them re-engage, rebuild confidence, and succeed.

Provision offering interim alternative and specialist education. The Colchester site is home to a specialist SEMH provision for pupils with EHCPs, supporting children referred through:

• Permanent Exclusion
• Request for Support
• SEND Operations

Our mission is simple: to help every pupil overcome barriers, re-engage with learning, and successfully transition to their next stage in education.

You will work closely with the SENCo, Senior Leadership Team, and teaching staff to provide both 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

You ll play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment, where every child feels valued and supported.

• Support pupils learning, progress, and emotional wellbeing
• Work with children with SEND and SEMH needs, including those with trauma backgrounds
• Build strong, positive relationships and model excellent behaviour
• Assist with planning, interventions, and classroom delivery
• Engage with families and carers to support pupil development
• Contribute to a collaborative and reflective team environment

• Experience working with KS1/KS2 pupils (essential)
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
• Experience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs (desirable)
• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for inclusive education

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Ongoing professional development focused on SEND and alternative provision
• Opportunities to shape and innovate within the provision
• A values-led culture that prioritises staff wellbeing
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

• Monday Thursday: 8:30am 4:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am 3:00pm