SEN Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Benfleet; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomerie Primary School in Benfleet is seeking a committed teaching assistant to work 1:1 with children with Autism and other educational needs. The role supports the Class Teacher, SENCo and external agencies, contributing to inclusive learning in a 32.5 hour per week, part-time arrangement.

This fixed-term post is linked to specific children and aims to make a positive difference to pupils' lives. A positive, patient, team-oriented approach is essential, with good verbal and written

Qualifications

• Experience of working with ASD children in a school setting.
• Experience of working with children with various educational needs.
• Patient and resilient with a positive nature.
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
• Adaptable team player with a good sense of humour.
• Able to work independently and adapt activities to aid learning.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with working with children with special educational needs.
• GCSE Maths and English (C) or Level 2 equivalent desirable.
• Willing to attend to the child\'s personal and medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children with Autism and other educational needs.
• Provide general class support.
• Collaborate with Class Teacher, SENCo and outside agencies.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Experience with SEND

Patience and resilience

Self-motivated

Adaptable team player

Independent working

Verbal and written communication

Inclusion strategies

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2109-84S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4

Position Start Date: 23/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 15/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026

Hours per week: 32.5 hours, Salary Band: Scale 4 depending on experience.

Montgomerie Primary School, as part of the Robus Multi Academy Trust, are looking for a valuable new member to join our team who is genuinely motivated by the desire to make a positive difference to pupils' lives.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 with children with Autism and other educational needs as well as providing general class support. You will be working closely with the Class Teacher, SENCo and Outside agencies and professionals.

This post is on a fixed term contract linked to specific children.

We require a committed, enthusiastic teaching assistant who:

• has experience of working with ASD children in a school setting
• has experience of working with children who have a variety of educational needs
• is patient and resilient with a positive nature
• has high expectations of self and others
• is self-motivated, resilient and able to use their own initiative
• is an adaptable team player with a good sense of humour
• be able to work independently, adapt activities to aid learning and have high consistent expectations of behaviour
• has good verbal and written communication skills
• have a range of strategies for supporting the inclusion of children with additional educational needs
• experience with working with children with special educational needs
• GCSE grade C or Level 2 equivalent in Maths and English is desirable
• a willingness to attend to the child's personal and medical needs

In return we offer:

• a committed team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• excellent professional development opportunities
• strong, collaborative partnerships with other schools within the Robus Multi Academy Trust
• appropriate training

Visits to the school are encouraged so please contact the school office on 01268 757881 to arrange a visit.

Information about the School

Montgomerie Primary is a small school for pupils aged four to eleven years in the heart of South Benfleet. The school aims to provide a friendly, caring and secure environment, in which all the children are valued and achieve their full potential – a place where ‘Every Second Counts’.

Our school is at the centre of the community and places great emphasis on its relationships with pupils, parents, carers and other members of the community.

We are caring and inclusive and welcome all children to our school community - striving to find the right balance of support and challenge to help children to make good progress and be the best that they can be. We value character strengths and aim for our children to be ‘strong learners’ by embedding our school drivers - ‘Possibility, Morality, Enterprise and Community’.

Montgomerie Primary School is part of the Robus Trust. ROBUS is Latin for ‘strength in togetherness' and this underpins our philosophy. By working in partnership with each other, the schools share curriculum expertise and effective teaching practices, working together to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.

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.