Learning Support Assistant SEND

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Excellent ongoing CPD

Progression via TKAT SCITT programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

TKAT are recruiting a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant for Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy in Romford. You will work with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, support individuals and small groups, and help develop resources aligned to students' needs.

We value passion, commitment, and teamwork, providing a comprehensive induction, ongoing CPD, and opportunities for progression within the TKAT SCITT programme while supporting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children.
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children we support.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach with learners of varying abilities.
• Committed to raising achievement for all students.
• Passionate and dedicated to helping children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging teaching within the classroom, one-to-one and in small groups.
• Support development of resources, schemes of work and teaching strategies.
• Work with teachers to ensure provisions meet individual learning needs.
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Great communicator

Relationship building

Team player

Calm and fair approach

Raising achievement

Passionate and dedicated

Job description

Learning Support Assistant SEND

Company: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust)

Salary: NJC Scale 3, Point 4 £25,185 to Point 5 £25,583 + Fringe £1045 (Estimated actual £19,223 - £19,515 including inner fringe)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Romford

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 12 Aug 2026

Closing date: 11 Sept 2026

Summary

Job Advert

(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated and inclusiveSEND Learning Support Assistantto join our supportive and collaborative team.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have a

patient, compassionate nature and a genuine interest in supporting their learning and development?

You will assist in the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching within the classroom, on a one-to-one basis and in small

groups. Working with the teacher you will assist with the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work and teaching

strategies to ensure provisions support individual learning needs.

This is no ordinary job, this is an opportunity to be part of something amazing, to inspire children and really make a difference.

It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring

every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a passionate team of teachers. This is a great role for someone who is

looking to take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career in education.

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Consistent in a calm and fair approach
• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential

We know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Excellent ongoing CPD
• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer opportunities into teaching through ourTKAT SCITT programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work lifebalance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Access to trust resources and materials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy

We are a Primary Academy set on the borders of Essex and Havering serving the community of Stapleford Abbotts since 1887. We are

a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find out more visit ourwebsite here.

[http://www.sapa-tkat.org]

To discover what makes Stapleford Abbotts so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01708 688207

or [e-mail] [[e-mail]]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and

Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of

outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the#oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work

together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We

place a high value on collaboration;‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring

a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and

barring service check.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to

individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all

suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. We have a whole school approach to flexible working to promote a

positive work life balance.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support and value wellbeing.

Access to interview

Should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can

accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist, we will.

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