Learning Support Assistant

Position Summary

Learning Support Assistant at Philip Morant School and College, a large secondary school in Colchester. The role supports learners with Special Educational Needs in full class settings, interventions, and as a key worker. The position is part‑time (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm) and runs 39 weeks per year including term time and non‑pupil days.

• Provide classroom support to individuals or small groups of students with SEND.
• Act as a key worker, supporting identified students across all areas of their SEND needs.
• Assist in planning, organising and implementing withdrawal interventions.
• Complete Individual Plans and Pupil Passports together with students and parents.

• Successful recent experience working with children in a learning environment.
• Ability to apply a range of behaviour management policies and strategies to create a purposeful learning environment.
• Completion of appropriate SEN training (or willingness to undertake training).
• Experience with hearing or visually impaired students is an advantage; ELSA qualifications are welcome but not essential.

• Competitive salary at LGPS 3, Point 6‑7 (£18,065).
• Robust CPD training programme and opportunities to collaborate across the Sigma Trust.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work, Discount membership via Perkbox, Blue Light Card, and more.

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people. All posts are subject to safe recruitment processes, including disclosure of criminal records and online checks. We have policies that promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is an equal‑opportunity workplace, committed to equal employment opportunities irrespective of protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and aim to build a workplace where everyone feels valued.