Learning Support Assistant

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ

49 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 October 2026

• Closing date

  9 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm, 30 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31/08/2027
• Actual salary: £17,580.34 per annum, pay award pending

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our Reception class.

The successful candidate will:

• have a high level of empathy and compassion;
• have the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues and children;
• feel confident in supporting good SEN practice in the classroom;
• remain calm in challenging situations and work closely as part of a team;
• have an understanding of trauma informed practice;
• liaise with and report to the class teacher and SENCo;
• support the schools' vision, ethos and values;
• have a good sense of humour!

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you an exciting and vibrant working environment, training and supportive colleagues.

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

King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Privacy Notice for Managing Employment.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

LSA Primary Nursery (B) - 2020 Scale 3 (Band 2 mid) July 26.pdf - 130 KB (opens in new tab)

About King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 154 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Ford Infant School and Nursery website
• Email address: r.buchanan@kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-ford-infant-school-and-nursery

Kings Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to working with all those involved in children’s development and learning to provide a safe, caring, secure, stimulating and welcoming learning environment.

We value each individual and encourage them to do their best, respect each other and their beliefs, taking pride in everything they do.

Arranging a visit to King's Ford Infant School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.buchanan@kingsford-inf.essex.sch.uk.

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