Learning Support Assistant
The Thomas Lord Audley School
essex
- £19,265 - £19,570 per year
- New
- Salary:
- LGPS 3, point 5-6
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2026
Job overview
Build Positive Relationships, Achieve Positive Outcomes at The Thomas Lord Audley School.
Are you looking to join a community that is truly dedicated to the success and well-being of its students? Do you have the skills to help every student reach their full potential, both academically and personally?
At The Thomas Lord Audley School, our vision is to empower our young people to be the best that they can be. All our staff are highly committed to creating a positive learning environment and excellent relationships, allowing every student to grow and develop. We're looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.
Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.
The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week
This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time and non-pupil days.
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
Working with individuals or small groups of children, in partnership with teaching staff and/or the SENCO, to deliver activities designed to enhance numeracy and literacy
Fostering the participation of students in the social and academic processes of the school
Supporting SEN students in gaining the ability to utilise IT in the classroom
Promoting the inclusion of students with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
A good general standard of education (ideally Maths/English GCSE grade A* to C or equivalent)
Ability to motivate, inspire and have high expectations of students and oneself
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with adults and children
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Sunday 22nd February 2026 at Midnight via My New Term - https://www.sigmatrust.org.uk/join-us/opportunities-with-us
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.
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About The Thomas Lord Audley School
- The Thomas Lord Audley School
- Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester
- Essex
- CO2 8NJ
- United Kingdom
The Thomas Lord Audley School is a high performing, over-subscribed 11-16 comprehensive school, situated to the south of Colchester. It serves a wide and diverse catchment area, including Old Heath, Monkwick, Shrub End, the villages to the south of Colchester and the community of Mersea Island. Students achieve a good standard of GCSE results in a wide range of subjects including English and Maths.
The Thomas Lord Audley School is a community in which every student matters. We have high expectations of all students with respect to behaviour, attendance and punctuality and have developed a curriculum, which enables our students to develop as young people as well as achieve good exam results. We have a highly committed and well-qualified staff who encourage students to give their best in all aspects of school life.
The school achieved an impressive ‘Good’ in its Ofsted inspection in February 2020, which recognised the further developments we have made following our previous ‘Good’ in April 2016. Furthermore the school was recognised as the Most Improved Secondary School in Essex in 2016.
We very much value the commitment and determination of all our staff in ensuring that the students access a high quality education. The school is value driven and not inclined to game the system or focus exclusively on the quick fix. Our SLT is mature and well rounded and we have excellent relationships with colleagues. We are a happy school and have a relatively low staff turnover because staff in general feel well supported both personally and professionally. As a school, we take a considered approach to school improvement and performance management. We believe in building on our strengths and developing a few key aspects of our provision in depth and over time in order to have a sustained positive impact on students and to enable staff to experience professional satisfaction.
The Thomas Lord Audley School is pleased to be a member of the Sigma Trust and we fully subscribe to the Trust’s Mission, Vision and Values. We have positive relationships with our partner schools and fully engage in a wide range of activities. A number of colleagues are involved in leading aspects of Trust development at a senior level and other colleagues are participating in middle and senior leadership courses. We are keen to enable members of staff to develop their professional expertise and career.
We would very much welcome an application from you and think that if you came to work here you would have a positive experience.
Simon Essex
Headteacher
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
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