SEN Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 19,417 - 23,732; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly atmosphere

Training and support

Inclusive school community

Happy, well behaved and hard-working-n

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work across the school with groups of children or 1:1 with children with SEND. You will collaborate with class teachers and the SENCo to deliver structured, individualised support. Hours and days can be negotiated for the right candidate.

NVQ or relevant experience in school is desirable, with strong qualifications and prior experience with young children. Training will be provided as required.

Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent experience in school is desirable.
• Good qualifications and previous experience with young children are essential; however, additional training would be offered as required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Be 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.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

NVQ or equivalent experience in school

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5229-166 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Points 5: FTE £21575

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 20/07/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: WB 20th July 2026

Our school is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to work across the school with groups of children or 1:1 with children with SEND. You will need to work closley with class teachers and the SENCo to deliver structured, consistent and individualised support. For the right candidate hours and days can be negotiated.

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.
• Be 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 can offer

• A friendly and supportive atmosphere
• training and support
• Happy, well behaved and hard-working children
• A inclusive school community with strong Governor and parental support

We highly recommended a visit or you may prefer to call the school for an informal chat. Please contact the school office on 01279 812212 if you would like to discuss the role in more detail or arrange a visit.

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 follow safer requirement procedures and practise; 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
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