Job Description

Join a Community Where Everyone Feels They Belong at Philip Morant School and College

Are you a passionate individual who holds high expectations and aims for excellence? Do you have the skills to contribute to a learning environment that is both challenging and enjoyable?

At Philip Morant, we encourage everyone to aim for the best they can achieve, but always to do so with kindness. Our dedicated staff endeavour to make engaging, challenging, and fun, learning environments, whilst ensuring our young people have the very best care, guidance, and support. We're looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to become a vital part of our community where every student can develop their talents, and connect with each other.

Our most recent Ofsted report states: "Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including those in the enhanced provision, are very well catered for. Teachers know the pupils and their needs well. They use pupils' support plans to make sure that they participate fully in lessons. Specialist staff effectively support those pupils with visual impairment and those who are deaf." We are looking for an individual who can maintain this excellence in our SEN provision.

This role will support our learners with Special Educational Needs across the wider SEN profile in the school, in full class settings, in interventions and through being a key worker. The school has enhanced provisions for hearing and visually impaired students and all LSAs work with these students. We would welcome ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support) qualifications and experience to help support students but this is not essential and can be provided. An interest in running our Forest School interventions would also be a consideration.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an innovative and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive

• The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week (8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday)
• This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time and non-pupil days.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Completing One Plans and Pupil Passports with students and parents;
• Being a Key Worker - supporting identified students in all areas of SEND;
• Supporting students with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills;
• Understanding specific learning needs and styles and providing differentiated support to students individually and within a group;
• Establishing positive relationships with students.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Full working knowledge of ICT to support learning;
• Good reading, writing and numeracy skills;
• The ability to exchange verbal information clearly and sensitively with children and adults;
• The ability to use initiative and work without direct supervision, taking responsibility for tasks.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

• Professional Development:
• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

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The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by midnight on Sunday 21st September via MyNewTerm or the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146794/EDV-2025-PMSAC-54279

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

Information about the School

We are a large secondary school in Colchester and also enjoy a thriving Sixth Form College. We are a popular School with waiting lists for every year and are proud of our strong academic record. We have an excellent and enthusiastic staff led by a strong senior leadership team and we work hard to provide an environment where every student is valued and their varying needs met. Our pastoral care is based upon a highly successful house system and ensures support both for students and parents.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.