1 to 1 SEN Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited is seeking two experienced 1-1 SEN Learning Support Assistants to work with named pupils in KS2 and EYFS on a fixed-term basis. Each post runs Mon-Fri, 8:30am–3:15pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, attached to a named pupil, ending as the pupil leaves the school.

The role requires empathy with primary-aged children and experience with disabilities or special educational needs, including emotional/behavioural difficulties and speech and language challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with disabilities or special educational needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, moderate and severe learning difficulties, and speech and language needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support for named pupils (KS2 and EYFS) under the supervision of a teacher.
• Support teaching and learning activities during classroom sessions.
• Collaborate with outside agencies when required and maintain a caring, patient approach.

Skills

SEN experience

Empathy

Flexibility

Communication

Tools

DBS clearance

Job description

We require two experienced 1 - 1 SEN Learning Support Assistants to work with named pupils. One for a student in KS2 and one for a student in EYFS, on a 1 – 1 basis, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak. The post is attached to a named pupil and is a fixed term position until the pupil leaves the school, KS2 expected to be July 2029, EYFS expected to be 2033. The grade for this post is Grade 5, point 7 (£13.48 per hour). You will ideally have experience of working with children with disabilities or special educational needs, particularly emotional and behavioural difficulties, moderate and severe learning difficulties and speech and language communication difficulties. You must have empathy with and understanding of children of primary school age. You will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning.

We are looking for an LSA who is:

• Enthusiastic, dedicated and patient
• Flexible in their approach
• Able to work with outside agencies
• Experienced in supporting children with communication and learning difficulties
• Caring, empathetic and open minded

We can offer you:

• well-behaved children;
• supportive staff and governors;
• training opportunities; and
• the chance to join a motivated and supportive team.

This is a fixed term contract linked to a child, if the child leaves the school the post will end in line with this. Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the post.Closing date for applications: 26th October 2026Interviews: 3rd November 2026Start date: asapWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references.

£19,162.99 (Actual) per Annum Less than 5 Years'