SEN Learning Support Assistant

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery, Colchester

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Job Ref No. ECC2017-104S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, point 5
Position Start Date: 25/02/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 05/02/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 10th February 2025  

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SEN Learning Support Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Scale 3, point 5 (salary £12,576.96 per annum)
Hours: 22.5 per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 1:00pm, term time only
Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2025

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide support for pupils with additional needs who are attending our SEN provision and/or are finding it challenging to be in the classroom. You will work closely with a Year 2 pupil but will be expected to support other children as required. The successful candidate will work alongside the Class Teacher and SENCo to support learning in line with the curriculum and the pupils' one plans. Experience of working with children with special needs is essential. The position is a fixed term contract linked to SEN Funding.

The successful candidate will:

  • have a high level of empathy and compassion;
  • have the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues and children;
  • have experience of and is confident in supporting children's special educational; needs, including social & emotional and mental health needs;
  • be prepared to take on any educational training as required;
  • remain calm in challenging situations and work closely as part of a team;
  • liaise with and report to the class teacher and SENCo;
  • be flexible in response to the needs of the child and the school;
  • have a good sense of humour!


We can offer you a well-resourced, nurturing working environment, with access to training and supportive colleagues.



Visits to the School are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To make an appointment, please contact Rachel Buchanan on 01206 574524 or email: admin@kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk.

Closing Date for applications is midday, Wednesday 5th February 2025
Interviews will be held w/c 10th February 2025

Please take care to complete the application in full, as incomplete applications will not be considered.

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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Kings Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to working with all those involved in children’s development and learning to provide a safe, caring, secure, stimulating and welcoming learning environment.

We value each individual and encourage them to do their best, respect each other and their beliefs, taking pride in everything they do.

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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Rachel Buchanan
Gloucester Avenue
Shrub End, Colchester
Essex, CO2 9AZ
Telephone: 01206 574524
Email: admin@kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk

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