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Learning Support AssistantTeaching Personnel • Colchester, Essex, England
Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel • Colchester, Essex, England
13 days ago
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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant – Colchester
Make a difference every day in a role that truly matters.

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? Are you looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive school environment? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking caring, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals to join a fantastic SEN school in Colchester.

About the Role:

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. You’ll be providing 1:1 and small group support, helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a deeply rewarding opportunity where no two days are the same!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Supporting students from early years through to young adulthood with severe learning difficulties and additional needs.
  • Working closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored learning support.
  • Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
  • Assisting with classroom activities and encouraging student participation.
  • Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm – enjoy your weekends off!
  • Term-time only position – perfect for work-life balance.

What We're Looking For:

  • A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them grow – essential!
  • Experience or understanding of autism, learning disabilities, and other SEN.
  • A current DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply.
  • Positive attitude, strong initiative, and the ability to follow guidance from teaching staff – essential qualities!

Why Join Us?

  • Ongoing training and professional development to help you grow in your role.
  • A dedicated consultant offering continuous support.
  • Weekly pay every Friday.
  • £50 referral bonus when you recommend a friend!

How to Apply:

To express your interest, please send your CV to rebecca.oliver@teachingpersonnel.com or call 01245 690935 for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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