60 jobs found in Colchester

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant (Short-Term Cover) – Colchester Agency: TeacherActive Location: Colchester, Essex Contract: Short-term cover, until Christmas (through TeacherActive) Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) About the role: TeacherActive are seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide short-term support for pupils with additional learning needs in a Colchester-based school. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference during a busy term and gain valuable experience in a supportive, inclusive environment. Key responsibilities: Support pupils with diverse learning needs in class, small groups, and 1:1 settings Assist with structured activities and differentiated learning plans Monitor and track pupil progress, reporting back to teaching staff Encourage independence, social development, and positive behaviour Support with personal care as required (in line with school policy) Assist...

Part-Time Level 2/Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Colchester Flexible Hours | Monday–Friday Temporary Position with Opportunity to Go Permanent A fantastic opportunity has become available for a caring and enthusiastic Level 2/Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, welcoming early years setting in Colchester. This is a part-time position with flexible hours across Monday to Friday, making it ideal for candidates who need a role that fits around other commitments. The role starts on a temporary basis, but if you’re looking for something long-term, the nursery is very happy to consider a permanent position for the right person. About the Role As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include: Creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment for children aged 0–5 Supporting and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS Observing, recording and contributing to children’s learning and development Building warm and positive relationships with children,...

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant Location: Colchester Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £15 - £18 per hour Are you adaptable and flexible to the needs of others? Are you pro-active in supporting young people? Do you have experience working with children with Autism or challenging behaviours? TeacherActive is proud to be working with several Special Educational Needs and Disabilities providers across Essex, and to continue this, we are looking for experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants to join us. As one of the UKs largest education agencies, we also offer in-house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff. We are available 24/7 and have built strong relationships with a multitude of SEND provisions, supporting a wide range of diagnoses. If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties, Social Emotional Mental...

1:1 SEND Tutor required for a Y7 learner in Manningtree, Essex.  Desired outcomes: ·     Begin to engage with learning tasks and access some form of education and make progress with his learning across a range of subjects. ·     to understand how he learns and complete tasks within his ability with increasing attention and concentration. ·     Confidently share his views so that he can ask for and receive support and have a stronger voice enabling him to advocate for his own needs and help those working with him to understand his needs. ·     Gain a positive sense of self and be able to identify positive aspects of his personality and focus on his strengths as a way to help him to think about his future goals. He requires a bespoke tuition package, to focus on basic maths and English and enabling participation and progression. The tutor will be required to arrange baseline assessments, in order to establish his learning levels, as he has not received any academic...

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) – Colchester Location: Colchester Hourly Rate: £25 - £32 Flexible Hours: Up to 15  per week | Term-time only Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in Colchester and the surrounding regions. You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Autism EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties) MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties) Key Responsibilities You’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include: Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or...

Daily Supply Teacher - Outstanding Primary Schools in Colchester We are seeking a Daily supply teacher to join our team supporting a group of Outstanding primary schools across Colchester. This role is ideal for fully qualified teachers who hold QTS and are passionate about delivering high-quality education and training on a flexible, day-to-day basis. As a Daily supply teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absences. You will also be responsible for guiding classroom TA's, managing behaviour effectively, and maintaining a positive, engaging learning environment. Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt quickly are essential. Our Colchester schools value professionalism, reliability, and a genuine commitment to pupils' progress. As part of our education and training team, you will play a key role in supporting high standards across the schools. This position offers the opportunity...

Are you an experienced SEN Teacher? Would you enjoy working in a SEN school setting supporting children working at Key Stage 1 level with Autism? Would you like to work in Colchester, Essex? January 2026 Start or Sooner Colchester, Essex MPS / UPS - England and Wales 2 Form Entry School SEN Teacher role KS1 Fixed Term Contract - With option to go permanent Good transport links and large staff car parkHere at Academics, we are on the hunt to find a skilled SEN teacher who would thriving SEN School in Colchester, Essex to supporting children working at Key Stage 1 level. This role would suit a SEN teacher with a wide range of knowledge and experience teaching children with SEN and ensuring they can access the schools diverse and exciting school curriculum. The main area of SEN support required is ASD (Autism) with some children with complex and SEMH needs. The children are fully integrated into class and this role will see you running and intervention groups and working 121 where...

Are you an experienced SEN Teacher? Are you looking for new role in the Colchester, Essex? Do you have experience working with Primary age children with ASD? January 2026 Start or Sooner Fixed term contract with options to become permanent SEN teacher role Key Stage 2 Class Teacher Role School based in Colchester, Essex MPS2 - UPS3 England & WalesAcademics are currently working with this large successful SEN School in Colchester, Essex. This post at the school will see the successful SEN Teacher teaching a KS2 class of children with with ASD. The successful SEN Teacher will have an excellent working knowledge of Primary curriculum and hands on relevant working with children with ASD. A SEN specialism or additional training in this area would be advantageous but not essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to be able to work effectively with teachers across the school and the children's parent and carers. Inside the school you...

Learning Support Assistant - Outstanding Primary School in Colchester Our outstanding primary school in Colchester is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible, and we are looking for someone passionate about working within the education sector and supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be required to work Monday to Friday, providing the consistency our pupils rely on each day. Our school in Colchester places great importance on stability, routine and high-quality support, making reliability essential for this role. Experience in the education field is desirable, but a proactive and caring approach is most important. In this role, you will assist the class teacher and wider SEN team with personalised learning activities, help prepare resources and contribute to an inclusive, nurturing learning...

Intervention Tutor - Colchester Prospero Teaching works closely with Local Councils and Schools across the UK, and we currently have a strong need for experienced one-to-one Intervention Tutors in Colchester. As an Intervention Tutor, you'll create, plan and deliver personalised 1:1 sessions for each student. Your role is to support their re-integration into education, offering tailored tuition that replaces school during this period. Every young person receives a set number of hours, and Prospero will support you throughout by checking progress and requesting weekly reports. Contract Details: Location: Colchester Position: Intervention Tutor Type of work: Contract Start Date: ASAP Duration: Until a School placement is secured Contract type: Temporary Hours: 6-30 hours P/W Rate of pay: £25 P/H via Umbrella Company Your Role: Provide one-to-one or small-group tuition for students with SEND, helping them build confidence, life skills, independence, and safe community access....

SEN Teaching Assistant - Outstanding Primary School in Colchester Our outstanding primary school in Colchester is seeking a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about working within the education industry and supporting pupils with additional needs. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working Monday to Friday, providing consistent, high-quality support to pupils who rely on the stability of having the same trusted adult with them each day. Experience within the education industry or a strong interest in developing within this field is highly desirable. Our school in Colchester places great emphasis on nurturing, inclusive learning and ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive. In this role, you will work closely with teachers and the SEN team to deliver personalised support, help prepare resources and...

Job Advert: Year 6 Teaching Assistant - Outstanding Primary School, Colchester Are you an experienced Year 6 Teaching Assistant looking to make a real impact in an Outstanding primary school? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to join our welcoming team in Colchester, supporting our brilliant pupils as they prepare for their SATs. The successful candidate will have: Relevant teaching assistant experience, ideally within Key Stage 2 Experience working with pupils with ASD A passion for high-quality education and inclusive practice The ability to support learning across a whole Year 6 class, as well as deliver small-group interventions and PPA coverIn this role, you will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, encourage independence, and help pupils achieve their full potential. Your hours will vary across the week and will be discussed during interview. This is a position to start as soon as possible. We pride ourselves on our commitment to...

ChatGPT said: Year 6 Teaching Assistant - Outstanding Primary School in Colchester Our outstanding primary school in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Year 6 Teaching Assistant to support our wonderful Year 6 pupils as they prepare for their SATs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive team and play a key role in pupil progress and achievement. Our school in Colchester prides itself on excellence, collaboration and a nurturing learning environment. As part of this role, you will be supporting a full class of Year 6 pupils, following instructions from the class teacher and assisting with daily learning activities. In addition, you will be responsible for delivering Year 6 interventions from 1pm until 3:15pm on two days each week. Due to the academic level of the role and the importance of SATs preparation, the selected candidate will need to have a strong academic background. Although this is a Year 6 Teaching Assistant position, you will work closely with...

Primary School Teacher Remedy Education are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in Colchester who are seeking a dedicated Primary School Teacher. This is a fantastic short-term opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who can bring stability, high-quality teaching and a positive classroom presence. 📌 The Role: Full-time classroom teaching Responsible for planning, delivering and assessing engaging lessons Working closely with the school's leadership and support teams 📌 Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential Primary teaching experience Strong classroom and behaviour management Ability to commit for the full duration 📌 What We Offer: Competitive daily rates A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout A smooth and fast registration and on boarding process Opportunity to work with a reputable school in the Colchester area If you are available from the 1st December and would like to be considered for this role, I...

Location: Colchester Start Date: January 2026 Salary: £13.69 – £20 per hour Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner looking to join a warm, friendly and supportive team in Colchester? Are you reliable, hard-working, and someone who always adopts a positive can-do attitude? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! TeacherActive is proud to be supporting a fantastic private day nursery in Colchester in their search for an experienced and passionate Nursery Practitioner. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a nurturing setting that focuses on child engagement through a therapeutic, child-centred approach. The nursery environment is exceptional — thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, split into age-appropriate areas, all aimed at providing rich sensory experiences. Children are encouraged to challenge themselves, build confidence, and take safe, supported risks within a secure environment. The nursery is looking for a Level 3 qualified...

Omega Tutoring are looking for 1:1 tutors to support children in care, children with special educational needs and excluded pupils in Colchester and the surrounding areas. • We are looking for tutors to work on a 1:1 basis with students aged between 5-16 years old. • The majority of these students are disengaged in education and will be out of school, with many of them not on a school roll. • Sessions will take place either at the student's home or the local library. • Students are likely to have difficulty responding to conventional teaching and may have behaviour and/or SEN difficulties. They are also likely to be working below age-related expectations. • The majority of cases are for either 3 hours per day, 5 days per week but this can be flexible depending on the student in question. There is also the potential to work more hours by taking on more than one case. • The successful candidate will be expected to deliver sessions with a focus on English and Maths. Contract...

Grass Roots Academic Support is seeking to appoint a DT Teacher for a variety of supply assignments in the Colchester area. NQTs as well as more experienced teachers are warmly welcomed to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to teach key stage 3&4 pupils to maximise their full potential and make a difference to their overall achievement and life chances. You will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons in line with the National Curriculum, and individual students' abilities. To apply for this role you must have the following: * Qualified Teacher Status * A proven teaching record and/or high quality references * A recent and clear DBS Disclosure (a new one can be applied for) * Strong classroom and behaviour management skills. Please submit your CV with a brief covering note or for further information, please contact Rob. Grass Roots Academic Support is acting as an employment agency in respect of this vacancy

SEN Teaching Assistant Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well established School based within a commutable distance of Colchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that SEN Students are receiving the appropriate quality education that they need. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for SEND Education and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of students. Responsibilities: * Develop and implement tailored learning plans for students with special educational needs (SEN). * Provide one-on-one support and guidance to students with SEN. * Collaborate with teachers and parents to monitor and assess student progress. * Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with SEN. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student development and achievements. Qualifications: * Must have a valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring...

1st Staff are one of the UK’s leading alternative providers working nationwide with specialist staff helping students from 4-25 years of age with both educational and therapeutic needs. As a tutor you will be required to deliver tuition sessions to help these students gain the confidence and level required to attain the qualifications needed and potentially return to further education. Unlike other agencies, 1st Staff also provide a support network for all our tutors; we have a lead tutor for your specific area, Designated Safeguarding Leads, curriculum leads for Maths and English, behavioural specialist and a Head of Education. The role: To deliver Maths and English sessions on a 1:1 basis to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to us by local authorities and schools. The ideal candidate would have a...

1st Staff are one of the UK’s leading alternative providers working nationwide with specialist staff helping students from 4-25 years of age with both educational and therapeutic needs. As a tutor you will be required to deliver tuition sessions to help these students gain the confidence and level required to attain the qualifications needed and potentially return to further education. Unlike other agencies, 1st Staff also provide a support network for all our tutors; we have a lead tutor for your specific area, Designated Safeguarding Leads, curriculum leads for Maths and English, behavioural specialist and a Head of Education. The role: To deliver Maths and English sessions on a 1:1 basis to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD), or other Additional Educational Needs referred to us by local authorities and schools. The ideal candidate would have a...