Learning Support Assistant - SEN

Crownfield Infant School; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Crownfield Infant School in Romford seeks a SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child who is Visually Impaired. The role is 26 hours 15 minutes per week during term time, with a pro-rata salary of £29,562 – £30,408 per year for full-time equivalent.

You should be patient, organised and dedicated, with an interest in SEN policy and a willingness to learn. Braille knowledge would be advantageous as part of a supportive, safeguarding-focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN support and understanding of visually impaired needs.
• Braille knowledge would be amazing and beneficial in this role.
• Knowledge of SEN policy and approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the pupil with class activities and access to the curriculum.
• Work with teaching staff to plan and deliver learning tasks.
• Promote safeguarding and independent skills in a school environment.

Skills

SEN policy knowledge

Braille knowledge

Job description

White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex RM7 8JB

Tel: [phone]

SEN Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Staff)

Hours: 26 hours 15 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, term time

Grade:Grade 1/2 points 3-5

Salary: £29,562 - £30,408 full time equivalent p.a. (Actual salary will be pro-rata)

Required:ASAP

We are looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant to work with a child who is Visually Impaired.

You will be professional, organised, hardworking, skilled, creative and genuinely looking to develop your talent. If you have knowledge of Braille, that would be amazing. This is a child who navigates school with a cane.

You will have a good knowledge of SEN policy and approach. You will have patience, be willing to work hard and keen to learn.

We can offer an ambitious, successful, vibrant place to work, with great staff, children and wonderful surroundings.

However, do not take my word for it – look at our website or come for a visit - www.crownfieldinfantschool.org

Closing Date: Friday 27 th November 2026

Crownfield Infant School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at our school. As such all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.