Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Alton Park Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15,863.00 - £16,115.00 Annually (Actual) Local Government Pay Scale 3, Points 5-6

Specialist Learning Support Assistant job summary

Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School

Are you a caring individual who believes in the importance of safety and responsibility? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?

At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first-hand experiences.

We are looking for a dedicated Specialist Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for specific pupils with special educational needs who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

• The successful candidate will work 27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm with 60-minute unpaid break).
• This is a 38-week-per-year role, which is term time only.

A Day in the Life:

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing support for a named pupil with an Educational Health Care Plan. The LSA will ensure that this pupil is fully integrated into all aspects of school life and is making strong progress.
• Responsibility for implementing the targets on the Pupil’s One Plan and EHCP outcomes in liaison with the SENCO.
• Understanding specific learning needs and styles and providing differentiated support to pupils individually and within a group.
• Implementing planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate.
• Attending to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid.

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

• Experience working with a range of children.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grace C or above (or equivalent).
• Willingness to undertake interventions to support children e.g., learning, social skills.
• The ability to implement and adapt learning activities.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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 and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

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 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026 via My New Term.

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 politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

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 Alton Park Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 399 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alton Park Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alton-park-junior-school-co15-1dl

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