Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) – Primary School

Immediate Start

Full-time

Monday–Friday

Location: Colchester, Essex

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, term-time

Recruitment Agency: JDS Recruitment

JDS Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Colchester that is looking to recruit experienced and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) for immediate starts.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex and varied Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They are looking for caring, patient and committed individuals who have previous experience supporting children with additional needs and are confident working in a specialist or mainstream SEN environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing and want to make a genuine difference every day.

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children's learning, development and engagement within the classroom.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver lessons and adapt activities to suit individual needs.
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, learning difficulties and social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.
• Follow individual education plans and agreed support strategies.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Are confident supporting pupils with complex and varied additional needs.
• Have experience with autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication or learning difficulties.
• Are patient, empathetic, resilient and adaptable.
• Can manage challenging situations calmly and positively.
• Have a proactive approach and a genuine passion for supporting children's development.
• Work well as part of a team and can follow direction from teaching staff.
• Are reliable and available Monday to Friday.

• Immediate start opportunities.
• Consistent, full-time Monday–Friday work.
• Term-time working.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive school environment.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated JDS Recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for longer-term placements.

JDS Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with JDS Recruitment will be required to hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service or complete the necessary safeguarding checks before commencing an assignment.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker looking for your next opportunity in education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with JDS Recruitment for immediate consideration.

Contact the JDS Recruitment team to find out more or discuss your experience.

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