SEN 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Rayleigh is looking for a part-time Learning Support Assistant to provide tailored support for a child in the classroom. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, experience with primary school children, and knowledge of strategies to help students with special educational needs. The position offers a fixed-term contract with the possibility of increasing hours, and you will be part of a friendly and supportive educational community.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Commitment to professional development

Inclusive and welcoming ethos

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with behavioural needs.
• Ability to work flexibly and with a positive attitude.
• High expectations for learning and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support a child 1:1 in a classroom setting.
• Assist in adapting learning and behaviour strategies.
• Engage with children during various educational activities.

Skills

Supportive and caring practitioner

Experience working with primary school children

Knowledgeable of child development

Ability to adapt curriculum for pupils with SEND

Teamwork

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2656-107S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: LG Scale 3 SP 5-6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 18/12/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: W/c 5th January 2026

Start Date: 5th January 2026 or as soon as possible

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Scale: 3 Point: 5

Hours: 12.5 hrs per week - Term Time Only (with possibility of increase in hours)

Term time only, fixed term subject to SEN funding to 31st August 2029.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant, to work 1:1 alongside a child, within a year group team.

You will need to:

• Be a positive, supportive and caring practitioner who can support children when they are feeling dysregulated
• Be willing to support a child with behavioural needs
• Have very high expectations for learning and behaviour
• Have the ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, solutions focused and good humoured
• Be knowledgeable of child development
• Experience working with primary school age children
• Experience of adapting the curriculum for pupils with SEND
• Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs

As a Rights Respecting Gold Award School, we can offer wonderful children who are well behaved, happy and enthusiastic, are proud of their school and are keen to learn.

Benefits to you:

• A caring and supportive school community
• A warm, welcoming and inclusive ethos
• Friendly and supportive staff
• A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and personal well-being

Down Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you require further information, please contact the school office either on 01268 780018 or by email [e-mail]

As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS police check.

Information about the School

A flavour of Down Hall

From the moment you walk into our school, you will find a thriving, friendly and caring environment, and the whole school community works hard to give the children meaningful and stimulating learning experiences.You will have a strong passion for outstanding teaching and learning, with a keenness to lead a school that is exciting in its enriched curriculum. You will be committed to an outward-looking school that further develops relations with the local community and partnerships with other schools to share best practice.The Primary School is located at the heart of the community of Rayleigh and has a rich history of providing education to families in the town, as well as those from other neighbouring villages. In addition to receiving a broad, balanced and vocabulary rich curriculum which encourages the children to be inquisitive, independent and life‑long learners, the children receive a host of extra‑curriculum opportunities.

The day starts for some children in our breakfast club, where children enjoy sports, arts and crafts and tasty snacks; wrap‑around care is also provided at the end of the day. Throughout the day there is a large playground, grassed play areas, trim trail and a playing field for the children to enjoy and a healthy lunch is cooked on‑site.

The children throughout the school benefit from many curricular enrichment activities, from trips to Colchester Castle, Barleylands Farm, Hanningfield Reservoir to visits from The Animal Experience, as well as residential adventures in KS2. We also utilise our local area to enrich the curriculum, with lots of seasonal walks around the town, visits to Holy Trinity Church and the local library.

The school has its own outdoor swimming pool, which is used throughout the summer term to provide curriculum swimming lessons, as well as after‑school fun! The children engage in on site Forest School sessions throughout the year. The school takes part in many inter‑school sports events with our neighbouring schools, as well as enjoying our own annual sports day.

The school also has a successful Parent Teacher Association, that fund raise through organising fun events such as movie nights, school discos, Mothers and Father's Day sale and various fetes

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Mrs L Wood
Down Hall Primary School
Brooklyn Drive, Rayleigh
Essex, SS6 9LW Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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