LSA, Education ​/ Teaching, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need additional guidance to succeed in education?

Do you have experience working with students who display challenging behaviour and a commitment to helping them reach their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive secondary school?

Colchester, Essex

Mainstream Secondary School - Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am‑3:30 pm

Pay: £90‑£110 per day (depending on experience)

Applications close: 30/07/26

Interviews: CVs being reviewed now throughout the Summer Term. Trial days and interviews taking place with immediate onboarding for successful candidates.

• Full‑time, Monday – Friday Learning Support Assistant role.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and progress.
• Support students in lessons, helping them access the curriculum and remain focused on learning.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to de‑escalate challenging situations.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team to implement support plans.
• Monitor student progress, wellbeing and behaviour, providing feedback to relevant staff.
• Encourage positive social interactions, resilience and self‑confidence.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural, SEMH or additional support needs.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).