Learning Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first.

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a primary school setting?

Our client, a friendly and forward-thinking primary school in Colchester, Essex, is seeking to appoint Learning Support Assistants to join their committed and dynamic team. The school is recognised for its hands-on, child-centred approach, with pupils regularly engaging in project-based learning, themed curriculum weeks, and community events. With a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing and inclusive practice, it offers a vibrant and supportive environment where every day brings something new.

This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as those requiring assistance with behavioural and emotional regulation.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:

• Support children with SEMH and behavioural needs, both in the classroom and in designated specialist learning areas

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to individual pupil needs

• Help manage behaviour and promote a positive, inclusive learning environment

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to ensure consistent and supportive provision

• Support the emotional wellbeing and social development of pupils with complex needs

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural challenges or SEMH needs (school-based experience desirable but not essential)

• A calm, resilient, and adaptable approach to managing behaviour

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• A genuine interest in inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners

• Relevant training or qualifications in behaviour support or special needs (e.g., Team Teach, MAPA, CACHE, Psychology background) are a plus

• Experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors, or Behaviour Support Workers

• Graduates in Psychology, Education, Youth Work or similar fields

• Individuals with lived or voluntary experience supporting children or young people with additional needs

• Those looking to build a career in education, SEN, or therapeutic support roles

Start Date: Immediate or negotiable

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Why Choose Us?

As an award winning employer, we are committed to putting candidates & staff first.

We've partnered with The National College, an award-winning online CPD platform, to offer you a complimentary subscription to over 2,500 courses, webinars, and resources, helping you stay up-to-date with the latest statutory guidance, enhance your knowledge, and keep ahead of developments in pedagogy. Whether you're a teacher, support staff member, or school leader, The National College allows you to pursue professional development at your own pace and on your own schedule.

We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request).

Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.