Learning Support Assistant - 32.5 hours per week

The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,216.00 - £20,538.00 Annually (Actual) Local Government Scale 3, Point 6-7

Learning Support Assistant - 32.5 hours per week job summary

Be a Part of the Stanway Standard at The Stanway School

Are you a determined professional who holds high expectations of yourself and others? Do you want to be part of a community that promotes kindness and celebrates success for all?

At The Stanway School, we are proud to be a trusted and respected member of the local community and that works exceptionally hard to provide the very best start for our young people, through outstanding teaching and the highest quality guidance and support. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, kindness, and hard work. We're looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to become a vital part of our community and help us create a positive and stimulating learning environment where every child can flourish.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a diverse and vibrant environment where you can truly thrive.

• The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday). This includes a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

• This is a 39-week per year role, which includes working term time and non-pupil days.

A Day in the Life:

You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Supporting SEN students with complex needs to learn as effectively as possible and to reach their full potential.

• Working with individuals or small groups of children, in collaboration with teaching staff.

• Proactively supporting students with activities designed to enhance numeracy and literacy.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Experience of working in a school setting (primary or secondary)

• The ability to use your own initiative to resolve routine problems independently

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils

• A passion for working with children and helping them succeed

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

(Full details can be found in the Job Applicant Information Pack)

• Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme

• A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs

• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being

• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Wednesday 18th November via MyNewTerm.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

• Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

• We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Stanway School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Stanway School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-stanway-school

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