SEND Learning Support Assistant

Sfet; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Epsom is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Responsibilities include aiding in educational development, supervising play activities, and ensuring students can participate fully. Ideal candidates should be patient, caring, and confident, with experience working with children. This position is term-time only and offers a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with special educational needs.
• Ability to provide tailored support in educational settings.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Assist with students’ educational, social, and physical development.
• Supervise children during lunchtime and support play activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Caring attitude

Confidence with children

Resourcefulness

Job description

* SEND Learning Support AssistantNEW# SEND Learning Support AssistantEmployerLocation: Epsom, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £18,261 (Full Time Equivalent £24,131)Posted: 20th November 2025Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 1st January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1518763Job Reference: SENDLSAWFISStart Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1518763* Share :**SEND Learning Support Assistant**Wallace Fields Infant School are seeking to recruit a permanent LSA to join their team who will focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).The role involves supporting teaching and learning across the school, with a strong emphasis on meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Responsibilities include assisting with students’ educational, social, and physical development, providing tailored support for those with additional needs or requiring behavioural assistance, and ensuring they can fully access the curriculum and participate in school life.We're looking for an individual who is flexible, patient, caring and confident with children, as well as being resourceful with high expectations of learning and behaviour.The role is Monday to Friday 08:30 - 15:15, term time only.As part of the LSA role you will also work as a midday assistant which includes the supervision of children during lunchtime and supporting play activities.Wallace Fields Infant School is part of South Farnham Educational Trust which is a growing multi-academy trust currently consisting of eleven schools, and an associate member - St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible and you are welcome to arrange a visit to meet the team.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Wallace Fields Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Equal Opportunities Policy StatementWallace Fields Infant School aims to select staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability, age or other protected characteristics.### Wallace Fields Infant School and NurseryPart of### South Farnham Educational Trust