Learning Support Assistant

Colnbrook School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7UY

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,500.00 Annually (Actual) H3, point 1

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant Required - Previous applicants need not apply

Learning Support Assistant - Full Time - flexible working days will be considered
Salary details: Pay Spine H3, pro rata (approx. £17,500-£20,500 actual, depending on hours)

Closing date for applications: 6th October 2026

Interview date: 13th October 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours (to be discussed at interview): 08:30 - 16:00 (35 Hours) Term Time + 5 INSET days - Hours & Insets Non-negotiable OR 09:00 - 15:30 (30 Hours) Term Time + 5 INSET days - Hours & Insets Non-negotiable

Contract: Permanent

Are you ready to join our team?

You can be safe and secure that you will be part of a passionate, kind, vibrant and outstanding Special School. Colnbrook is a school for children aged 4 - 11, who have a wide range of learning needs and are looking for an enthusiastic LSA to be part of our dedicated team. Colnbrook is a friendly school for children with a range of special needs, working closely with the local and wider communities to bring a varied and dynamic approach to teaching and learning using a holistic, bespoke curriculum. Our motto "Ready, Safe & Kind" is incorporated in all we do. There are a variety of differing opportunities to expand and develop your career.

You will become part of an energetic, supportive team who are an integral part of the best provision for our wonderful children and families. The post will involve being part of supportive 'Teaching and Learning' teams within class settings. You will have opportunities to develop your own skills through on-going training. Your contribution to the development of the school will be encouraged, valued and supported. Are you:

Passionate about working with children with special educational needs?

A good or outstanding professional with the aptitude and desire to work with children who have complex learning needs?

A creative thinker, looking to be part of a high effective multi-disciplinary team?

A team player who will be able to provide a positive contribution to further develop an exciting curriculum?

Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children?

If you are, then we can offer:

An excellent supportive staff team committed to achieving exceptionally high standards

Commitment to the wellbeing of everyone in the school community

An interesting, diverse and exciting career

Children who will bring a smile to your face everyday

A strong CPD programme

Small class sizes to allow you to give more time and individual attention to children

Opportunities for future professional development

Strong ethos and a commitment to collaborative working

A sense of achievement every day.

On top of that, you can also access:

Free wellbeing benefits - including physiotherapy, counselling, nurse support service and much more

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Interested? Why not come and have a look around the school and see if we are right for you too! Please call our school office on 020 8428 1281 to make an appointment or if you would like an informal chat, please call the school office and request to speak to Caroline Aplin (Headteacher) or Ashley Clark (Deputy Head). Colnbrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and we will:

Request 2 references prior to interview (unless applicants specify otherwise). These must include your last 2 posts and/or last 2 positions working with children.

Carry out a new DBS check prior to the start date.

Require the successful applicant to register with the DBS Update Service each year. Registration lasts for 1 year and costs £16.00 per year. https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Require you to complete both a Criminal Record Self-declaration form and a Disqualification Declaration form at your interview.

Require you to disclose any previous criminal convictions or cautions with your application in a sealed envelope marked 'disclosure'. This will not be opened unless your application is shortlisted.

For candidates that are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with the candidate at interview.

Further details are available from the school office and visits to the school are most welcome

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

Colnbrook is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and we will:

Request 2 references. These must include your last 2 posts and/or last 2 positions working with children.
Carry out a new DBS check prior to start date.
Require successful applicant to register with the DBS Update Service each year.
Require a Criminal Record Self-declaration and Disqualification Declaration.
An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates to identify any incidents/issues that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore at interview.

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 Colnbrook School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Colnbrook School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colnbrook-school

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