SEN Learning Support Assistant

Employer: Kings Ford Academy

Location: Colchester, East of England

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: PART_TIME, TEMPORARY

Posted: 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

15 hours per week, term time only. Working pattern Monday - Friday 8.45am - 12.00pm, this includes a 15-minute unpaid morning break. Scale 3 point 6, actual starting salary £9,080 per annum. This position is initially fixed term to August 2027, however there is a high possibility of extension. Applicants should have experience working with children in a school environment. 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.

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