SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Colchester, Essex
Contract: Full-time / Long-term opportunities available
Start Date: ASAP

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive primary school in Colchester to appoint a 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant. The role involves providing dedicated support to a pupil with Special Educational Needs, helping them to access learning and develop socially and emotionally in a positive school environment.

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties).
• Support learning, engagement, and emotional regulation throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider support staff.
• Implement agreed strategies to promote independence and positive behaviour.
• Support with classroom routines, transitions, and inclusion.
• Maintain safeguarding and child protection standards at all times.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, nursery, or care setting).
• A calm, nurturing, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK.

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available.
• Weekly pay through PAYE.
• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities to work within welcoming, inclusive schools.