Location: Colchester, Essex
Role: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities
Agency: TeacherActive
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?
TeacherActive is currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work within schools and specialist education settings across Colchester and the surrounding areas.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with their learning, development and wellbeing.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other education professionals to provide additional support to pupils throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing 1-to-1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils with classroom activities and their learning
Helping pupils remain focused, engaged and motivated
Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs
Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence
Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom resources
Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development
Building positive and professional relationships with pupils
Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
The Ideal Candidate
We would love to hear from you if you:
Have experience working with children or young people
Have previous experience within a school, SEND, care, youth work or similar environment
Are patient, caring and resilient
Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
Are confident supporting pupils with a range of learning needs
Are reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a team
Have a genuine passion for helping children reach their potential
Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Previous classroom experience is desirable but not always essential. Candidates with transferable experience from childcare, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching or other child-focused settings are also encouraged to apply.
Why Work Through TeacherActive?
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
Opportunities across Colchester and the surrounding areas
Flexible full-time and part-time work
Competitive rates of pay
Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of schools and educational settings
Support throughout the registration and placement process
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and are looking for your next Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Colchester, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through TeacherActive and make a positive difference to a young person’s education.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£95.00 - £105.00 per day