SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job . ECC
2058-66 Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range:
Scale 3, Points 6-7

Position

Start Date:

01/09/2026 Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 14/08/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: 19th August 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join our specialist provision team at Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery.

We are looking for a caring, patient and committed Learning Support Assistant to support children with moderate, severe or complex needs within our dedicated specialist provision. The role involves working closely with the specialist provision teacher and wider SEND team to support children's learning, communication, regulation, personal development and wellbeing.

Our specialist provision is based in dedicated buildings which have been carefully resourced to meet the needs of the children. We are looking for someone who can build positive and trusting relationships, adapt support to meet individual needs and work as part of a warm and supportive team.

Experience of working with children with SEND would be an advantage, but we are also interested in hearing from people who are calm, reflective, willing to learn and genuinely committed to making a difference for children.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged before applying. This is a valuable opportunity to see the provision, meet members of the team and find out more about the role.

Please contact our SENCo, Lisa Herron, on l.herro for any queries.

Hours are 08:30-15:30, Monday to Friday. 38 weeks per year.

Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery is located in the Greenstead area of Colchester.

We have a well resourced school with an array of additional spaces including a purpose built space to support children with complex special needs.

In addition to our teaching staff and generous allocation of classroom support, we also employ therapeutic staff to support our children. We work in close partnership with our consortium schools (North Essex Schools Partnership) and Child First Trust to provide the best possible provision for our children and their families.

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.