Learning Support Assistant / SEN Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school is searching for a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team. The role involves working with students across various year groups, helping to create a nurturing and productive learning environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and be committed to the success of each child, particularly those with special educational needs. Training will be provided as necessary, and early applications are encouraged as the position may close sooner than specified.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children including those with special educational needs is essential.
• Good qualifications and previous experience in a school setting required.

Responsibilities

• Support and motivate pupils to learn across the curriculum.
• Organise resources to create a positive learning environment.
• Assist SEN pupils in participating in school events.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Communication

Behaviour Management

Teamwork

Education

NVQ or relevant experience in school

Job description

Applications for this vacancy will be closing in 6 hours, 25 minutes . If you wish to apply, we recommend that you do so as soon as possible as applications received after the close time will not be accepted.

Job Ref No. ECC5229-153 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Points 5: FTE £21575

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 18/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: WB 23.6.25 or sooner

Our school is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants to be able to work across all year groups.

NVQ or relevant experience in school is desirable.

Good qualifications and previous experience of working with young children are essential; however, additional training would be offered as required.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic and flexible.
• Be able to work co-operatively as part of a close-knit team.
• Have knowledge and experience of working with children including those with special educational needs.
• Have excellent behaviour management skills.
• Be positive and motivational.
• Have good communication skills.

You will be expected to:

• Support and motivate pupils to learn across the curriculum.
• Help to organise resources and the classroom to create a positive learning environment.
• Work with the teachers and SENCO to plan and coordinate work.
• Help SEN pupils to take part in school events and activities.
• Te patient, empathetic, and have an ability to build rapport with children and their parents.
• Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe in education.

We highly recommend a visit or you may prefer to call the school for an informal chat with the Headteacher, Deputy Head or SENCo. Please contact the school office on 01279 812212 if you would like to discuss the role in more detail.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We expect all staff to share this commitment and follow safer recruitment practice.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and 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.

Matthew Curzon
Hampton Road
Foresthall Park, Stansted Mountfitchet
Essex, CM24 8FE Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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