SEMH LSA - Interventions
Fixed Term until 31 August 2027 (with the potential to be made permanent)
Required as soon as possible
Scale 5 Point 8 -11
Starting Salary: £19,659 (actual per annum)
32.5 hours, 38 weeks (term time only)
Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 3:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break
Resilience, Excellence, Respect
Colchester Academy is a thriving secondary school, looking to appoint a positive, resilient and enthusiastic SEMH Learning Support Assistant (Interventions) to join our dedicated Learning Support Team. The successful candidate will have experience of supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role will involve working inside and outside of the classroom environment, delivering structured outdoor learning experiences designed to boost engagement, develop confidence and support the emotional wellbeing of young people with SEMH.
The appointment is term time only, 38 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week.
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.
For further information about the role and how to apply please visit www.penroselearningtrust.uk
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 Lindsay Ainger on 01206 878878.
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 13 April 2026
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