TeacherActive Ltd

Learning Support Assistant

CO4 5PB

Key information

Pay
£95 to £105 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
30 Sep 2026
Closing date
30 Oct 2026

About this role

SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Colchester

Location

Colchester, Essex

Role

SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Contract

Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities

Agency

TeacherActive

Start Date

ASAP / Ongoing

Are you a patient, caring and resilient

Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting dedicated

SEND Learning Support Assistants to work within schools and specialist education settings across

Colchester and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to pupils who require additional support with their learning, communication, behaviour and personal development.

The Role

As a SEND Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils to provide individualised support and help them access their education in a positive and inclusive environment.

Your responsibilities may include

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Providing

1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND

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Supporting children with needs including

Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication needs and learning difficulties

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Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities

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Supporting pupils with their social, emotional and communication development

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Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour

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Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour

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Following individual education, behaviour and support plans

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Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other education professionals

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Providing a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment

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Supporting pupils throughout the school day where required

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to

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.