SEN Learning Support Assistant

Learning Partners Academy Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Stoughton Infant and Nursery School in Guildford, part of Learning Partners Academy Trust, invites applications for a Reception/Nursery support role. The post supports children with high additional needs within EYFS and involves 30 hours per week during term time plus 7 INSET days.

The fixed-term contract runs until 31 August 2027, with an LPT3 grade and pro-rated salary of £18,834 per year. The successful candidate will be calm, enthusiastic and resilient, with experience of SEN in EYFS, and

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with commitment to best outcomes for children.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Experience with SEN children in EYFS.
• GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent.

Skills

SEN experience EYFS

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Education

Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for calm, enthusiastic and resilient candidates to work in Reception intervention classroom and also in our Nursery classroom at Stoughton Infant and Nursery School in Guildford. This role will involve working closely with children with high additional needs. Experience of working with SEN children is preferable.

Stoughton Infant and Nursery School is a successful infant school in Guildford, which is part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. At Stoughton, we believe that education is a partnership between us and our community and we have to work together to get the very best outcomes for our children. In our most recent parent survey, it was regularly commented that the school is child centred, inclusive, encouraging and nurturing with a community feel.

Role:

Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Weeks: Term time plus 7 INSET days

Term: Fixed-term until 31st August 2027

Grade: LPT3

Salary: FTE £26,044; pro-rated £18,834 p.a.

We are looking for somebody who is:

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to getting the best outcomes for our children
• Is very resilient and remains calm under pressure
• Has a positive outlook and a calm demeanour
• Previous experience of working with SEN children in EYFS
• Has the ability to use their own initiative.
• Has a good level of general education (including Maths & English GCSE or equivalent)

In return our we can offer:

• Term time hours
• A supportive, hardworking and friendly team who are committed to achieving the best for our children
• Happy and caring pupils
• A nurturing and caring ethos
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development

Interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 21st September 2026.

Safeguarding Statement:

Stoughton Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.