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LSA (Interventions) - Colchester Academy

Actual Salary from £18,104 

Scale 5 point 8-11

38 weeks a year, 32.5 hours a week, 

fixed term to August 25

To start as soon as possible

Resilience, Excellence, Respect

Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to plan and lead intervention sessions for small groups of students (literacy, numeracy, EAL and other interventions) and assist with the development and review of IEPs.

The appointment is term time only, 38 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week. (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm) fixed term to August 2025.

Colchester Academy is a secondary school located in the heart of Colchester, Essex, and is graded ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED (2018 and 2023). Part of a local Academy Chain, Penrose Learning Trust, this is an incredibly exciting time for us to appoint someone who is hard working, has high levels of integrity and passionately believes in the power of education to change lives.

We offer a positive and supportive workplace where staff go the extra mile, for students and for each other. A place where we provide excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement, and where the culture is one of equity and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

This role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. Colchester Academy is committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, and the culture is one of equality and fairness built on relationships developed out of mutual trust and respect.

Recruitment Pack

Guidance Notes

Application Form

To apply for this position an application form must be completed in full. Please also enclose a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post and the skills you will bring to the post.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the Academy, please contact Michelle Robinson, 01206 878878.

Closing date : Thursday 9 May 2024 - 9am

Interview date: tbc

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Colchester Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer