Job Ref No. ECC5221-76S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Between Scale 3, point 4/5 and Scale 4, point 6/7
Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 28/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Friday 2nd October 2026  

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Part-Time Fixed-Term SEN Learning Support Assistant (including 1 hour as a Midday Assistant)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed part-time SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our team and support a pupil with learning and development in Year 4, this is for a fixed-term until 31st July 2029 (or until the child leaves Millfields, if it is prior to this date). The post would be full-time, Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 3:15pm (this includes Midday Assistant duties).

The role involves working confidently with challenging behaviour and supporting a student with complex needs, under the guidance of a class teacher.

The successful candidate must:

have experience of working with children with complex needs
have high expectations of learning and behaviour
have an up to date understanding of the statutory requirements for safeguarding
be supportive, nurturing and understanding
communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils
work well as part of a team
have a sense of humour

Millfields offers:

friendly, polite and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
a welcoming school with a friendly and dedicated team
support and professional development opportunities
a happy working environment
extensive grounds with lots of opportunities for outdoor learning

Hours: 5 days per week including MDA time

8:30am- 12:00am - SEN Learning Support Assistant

12:15pm - 1:15pm - Midday Assistant

1:15pm - 3:15pm - SEN Learning Support Assistant

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.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Natasha Bennett
Bowes Road
Wivenhoe, Colchester
Essex, CO7 9RD
Telephone: 01206 823044
Email: admin@millfields.essex.sch.uk

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