SEN Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Bentfield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support

Happy, well behaved children

Inclusive school community

Friendly and supportive atmosphere

Job summary

Shorefields in England seeks an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to assist across the school, offering either group support or 1:1 help for pupils with SEND. You will collaborate with class teachers and the SENCo to deliver structured, individualised support. Hours and days are negotiable for the right candidate.

NVQ or relevant experience is desirable; strong communication and safeguarding knowledge are essential to create a positive learning environment and support inclusive education.

Qualifications

• NVQ or relevant experience in school is desirable.
• Good qualifications and previous experience of working with young children are essential; training offered as required.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and able to work with children including those with SEND.

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 teachers and SENCO to plan and coordinate work.
• Help SEN pupils to take part in school events and activities.
• Be patient, empathetic and build rapport with children and parents.
• Maintain safeguarding and keep children safe in education.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Team player

SEN knowledge

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Positive and motivational

Education

NVQ or relevant experience in school

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5229-171 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Points 6: FTE £26,847

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 01/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

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.
• 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 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

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 Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]