1:1 SEND LSA for Year 1 - Term-Time Role with Training

Shorefields; Woodham Ferrers; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enrolment in Local Government Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Marys C of E Primary School invites applications for a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join the team in January 2027. This fixed-term role is linked to the pupil you will be supporting, with the hours 8:40am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday, 30 hours 25 minutes per week, term time only for 38 weeks.

You will provide 1:1 support in Year 1 in collaboration with the Class Teacher, including lunch breaks. Applicants should have experience with SEND, especially Autism and Speech & Language needs,

Qualifications

• Experienced and passionate about supporting children with SEND and believed in therapeutic approaches.
• Understanding of SEN, specifically Autism and Speech & Language needs.
• High emotional intelligence and excellent communication/interaction skills.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and flexible with a positive and inspirational approach.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity and access for all pupils.
• Works well in a team and is committed to developing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 1 pupil.
• Work in partnership with the Class Teacher and be flexible to demands.
• Support the pupil during lunch breaks and other school activities.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Speech & Language needs

Emotional intelligence

Teamwork

Flexibility

Inclusion & equality

Job description

St Marys C of E Primary School invites applications for a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join the team in January 2027. This fixed-term role is linked to the pupil you will be supporting, with the hours 8:40am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday, 30 hours 25 minutes per week, term time only for 38 weeks.

You will provide 1:1 support in Year 1 in collaboration with the Class Teacher, including lunch breaks. Applicants should have experience with SEND, especially Autism and Speech & Language needs,