SEN Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Stisted; On-site; GBP 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is seeking a compassionate and proactive Learning Support Assistant to provide support for a pupil with moderate needs under an Education, Health, and Care Plan. The role involves working closely with teaching staff to deliver individualised provisions and foster a nurturing learning environment. This part-time, term-time only position offers a salary of £15,560.21, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 3:15 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Learning Support Assistant.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with moderate needs on a one-to-one basis.
• Help deliver individualised provision outlined in EHCP.
• Work closely with teaching staff to create an enabling learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Proactive

Patience

Empathy

Ability to learn

Job description

Overview

Job Ref No. ECC3460-35S | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: Scale 3 (SCP 5-6) | Position Start Date: Immediate | Contract Type: Part-time | Contract Term: Temporary | Application Close: 25/01/2026 Midnight

Date of Interviews: w/c 2nd February 2025

Role

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with moderate needs who has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Help deliver the individualised provision outlined in the child’s EHCP, supporting social, emotional, and academic development within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Work closely with teaching staff and contribute to creating an enabling learning environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Compassionate, experienced and proactive Learning Support Assistant.
• Ability to learn, implement innovative strategies and demonstrate patience and empathy.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Working arrangements

Working hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am - 3:15pm with a 30 minute lunch break (26 hours and 15 minutes per week). Term-time only position which includes non-pupil days.

Salary

Salary: £15,560.21.

Information about the School

Stisted Church of England Primary Academy, part of Canonium Learning Trust, is a small primary in Stisted, 10 minutes from central Braintree. The school has been recognised by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ and has a Montessori classroom for pupils with additional needs. Our Christian values inform our approach to education, focusing on wisdom and the development of the whole child.

Safeguarding and recruitment

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.

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Contact

HR Officer
Stisted C of E Primary Academy
The Street
Stisted, Braintree
Essex, CM77 8AN

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