Learning Support Assistant
Honywood School, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1PZ25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): Up to 31.25 hours per week 8.30 am - 3.30 pm Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LGPS 1-3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you reliable, empathic and dedicated to supporting the progress of young people? Do you have patience and a calm and approachable manner with exceptional listening skills? Then this could be the role for you!
We are looking to expand our exceptional LSA team and require a reliable, empathic and dedicated individual to join our highly skilled team. The role involves providing support for learners with EHC plans and working closely with our SENCo and Autism Enhanced Provision Leader, offering support to a number of learners with autism and other learning needs both in the classroom and in our AEP. This is a truly rewarding position that allows the development of excellent relationships with learners and provides an opportunity to really make a difference to the school experience of our talented children. It would suit a member of our local community with a genuine desire to support learners with unique educational needs as well as anyone looking to join a truly inclusive and supportive school community.
“Pupils with SEND are well supported to access the same curriculum as their peers. Consequently, pupils with SEND achieve well.” OFSTED - December 2022
You will ideally have:
Minimum of Grade C/4 GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Experience of one-to-one support or experience with children with learning needs and autism (not essential)
Knowledge and understanding of the learning difficulties faced by children with Special Educational Needs or the capacity and willingness to learn about them
Patience, commitment, resilience, initiative and a positive ‘can do’ approach
Ability and willingness to support children across a varied curriculum
Excellent team working skills and strong work ethic
Whilst we are ideally looking for someone with experience of supporting young people with Special Educational Needs, we are willing to provide training to the right person. We are looking for someone whose own values align with our inclusive culture; someone who understands our core values; someone who respects and embraces the individuality of every member of our school community and who truly believes in teamwork.
What the school offers its staff
“Pupils with SEND are well supported to access the same curriculum as their peers. Consequently, pupils with SEND achieve well.” OFSTED - December 2022
We offer:
A dedicated Autism Enhanced Provision designed to support the needs of our exceptional children
A nurturing and inclusive school that respects the individual needs of every child
Variety and challenge in our learning environment
An approach based on shared responsibility which values every member of our school community and the unique skills and experience they bring
Excellent in-house induction and ongoing training
Flexible approach to working hours wherever possible
Wellbeing provision and an inclusive, nurturing and supportive culture
Commitment to match LGPS Pay Point up to Point 7 for those with relevant school experience
Family friendly policies
Annual Flu Vaccinations, online GP Services and Discount Schemes
2 Week October Half Term
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Honywood School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 821 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Honywood School website
- Email address
- recruitment@honywoodschool.com
- Phone number
- 01376 564707
Secondary school
Arranging a visit to Honywood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@honywoodschool.com.
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