SEN Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School is seeking a part-time SEN Learning Support Assistant to support a child with social and emotional needs in a mainstream reception class. The role is 8.30am–3.10pm, Monday to Wednesday, term time only, with a fixed term until July 2027 and potential extension.

Responsibilities include targeted support, personalised learning plans, and collaboration with professionals and the SENCo. Visits welcomed; safeguarding remains a commitment of the school.

Qualifications

• Good basic English and Maths at GCSE level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to pupils' needs.

Responsibilities

• Targeted support to enable full access to learning throughout the day, including lunchtimes.
• Delivery of a personalised learning plan including speech and language.
• Participation in meetings with professionals and the SENCo.

Skills

Good basic English and Maths

Team communication

Organisational skills

Patient and adaptable

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2737-135 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: SCP 3 Point 6-7

Position Start Date: 02/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 9th October 2026

Part-time SEN Learning Support Assistant required ideally Monday 2nd November or before. Scale 3, Point6-7

Working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8.30am to 3.10pm (with 30 minutes break), term time only.Fixed term until July 2027. However, this contract may be extended due to needs of the school.

Are you patient, caring, willing to learn, adaptable and committed to children?

We are looking for a part-time SEN LSA to support a child with social and emotional needs in a mainstream reception class.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Targeted support to enable full access to the learning environment throughout the school day, including lunchtimes.
• Delivery of a personalised learning plan including speech and language.
• Contribution to meetings with professionals and the SENCo.

We are looking for someone who has:

• The ability to communicate with other members of staff effectively.
• The ability to build a strong professional relationships.
• Assist with the planning of learning activities by identifying and preparing resources required to support lesson plans, learning outcomes.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good basic English and Mathematics (minimum GCSE).
• A passion for the impact teaching and learning can have on improving life.
• A commitment to supporting the delivery of education at the highest standard.
• A friendly, knowledgeable and supportive team.
• Training where needed.
• A well-resourced and welcoming environment.
• A school that encourages new ideas, creativity, independence and challenge.

Visits welcomed.

The closing date for this position is Tuesday 6th October midnight

Interviewsto be advised.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Information about the School
A 2 form entry established school in Hatfield Peverel with easy access to the A12 and a train station in walking distance from the school . A community school , proud of its standing and reputation. We invite you to visit our school

Inspiring a love of learning.

Information about the School

Information about our school

Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School is a two form Infant School with an attached Nursery. It has excellent transport links to Chelmsford, Witham, Maldon and Colchester. We are a semi open plan, well resourced school with our own school garden.

For further information please see our school website. www.hatfieldpeverel.essex.sch.uk

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.

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Mrs Z Fairbairn
Church Road
Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 2RP Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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