1:1 SEN LSA

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybride; GBP 9 000 - 12 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Boreham Primary School in Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil with an EHCP every morning, 8:35am to 12pm, Monday to Friday. The role is fixed-term for the duration of the pupil’s attendance, with safeguarding as a priority.

The successful candidate will join a caring, enthusiastic team and work alongside staff and professionals to adapt activities as needed, while promoting safety and excellent communication with families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Experience of supporting pupils with additional needs within a primary classroom.
• Understanding of autism, demand avoidance and the use of non-declarative language.

Responsabilités

• Support a pupil with an EHCP every morning.
• Follow an interest-led personalised curriculum inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with school staff and other professionals while showing initiative when needed.

Connaissances

SEND support

Communication skills

Patience

Independent working

Outdoor learning

Teamwork

Description du poste

Job Ref No. ECC2659-76S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 30/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 8th December 2026

We are seeking to appoint an experienced dedicated and compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil with an EHCP every morning. The pupil has a demand avoidant profile. Monday - Friday, 8:35am - 12pm.

The successful candidate will work alongside the pupil to follow an interest led personalised curriculum following the principles of the six core strengths; both inside and outside of the classroom. They will work alongside school staff and other professionals but should also be confident to think on their feet, adapting or changing an activity as appropriate to the situation.

The successful candidates will need a minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths and English. Ideally candidates should be:

• passionate about supporting pupils with SEND
• be enthusiastic about learning to engage the pupil
• have experience of supporting pupils with additional needs within a primary classroom
• have some understanding of autism, demand avoidance and the use of non-declarative language
• have excellent communication skills
• patient, flexible and supportive in their approach, showing initiative and an ability to work independently if necessary
• able to work in partnership with the family, school staff and other professionals
• have a good sense of humour
• have enthusiasm for outdoor play and learning opportunities
• aware of potential safety hazards

As part of our 'friendship' school, we can offer you;

• Enthusiastic children, proud of their achievements and whose behaviour is excellent.
• A talented, hardworking and dedicated team of teaching and support staff.
• An encouraging and challenging governing body who are proud of their school.
• A supportive church and local community.
• A school with excellent facilities and extensive grounds.
• A happy, caring environment in which all members of the school community are valued.

This post is fixed term only for the duration of the child's attendance at the school.

We welcome candidates to visit our school and this is strongly advised. The SENCo is also willing to talk to any interested candidates.

Boreham Primary School is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

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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Gillian Powell
Juniper Road
Boreham, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 3DB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]