Job description
Job Title: Specialist SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Colchester
Daily Rate: £85 – £110 per day
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist provision supporting children in Reception through to Key Stage 2 with cognition and learning needs, communication difficulties, and complex SEN profiles.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and child-focused team, providing tailored education and care that helps every pupil reach their full potential.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of learning and communication difficulties
• Supporting the delivery of a multi-sensory, play-based and structured curriculum designed to meet individual EHCP targets
• Promoting communication and language development using visual aids, Makaton, PECS, and sensory strategies
• Assisting pupils with personal care routines, mobility, and emotional regulation where required
• Collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and the SENCO to deliver consistent, person-centred support
• Contributing to pupils’ progress tracking and celebrating their personal achievements
• Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Has experience working with children with additional or complex learning needs (Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Speech & Language Needs, ADHD, etc.)
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and resilience in supporting children with diverse needs
• Can work effectively within a team of teachers and therapists to provide holistic learning support
• Holds or is willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
What’s in It for You:
✅ Competitive daily rate – £85 to £110 per day
✅ Full-time, term-time only position
✅ Supportive environment with access to training and career progression
✅ Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every day
Make remarkable change happen.
If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs to thrive both academically and emotionally, we’d love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.