SEN Learning Support Assistant

Greensandacademytrust; Horley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Yattendon School is seeking a passionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This part-time role focuses on providing nurture and academic support to children with additional learning needs. We offer a supportive environment where creative ideas are encouraged, and professional development is emphasized.

Benefits

High quality professional development

Employee assistance scheme

Staff discounts via employee shop

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting SEND children preferred.
• Enthusiasm and energy in fostering learning.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a supportive team to enhance teaching for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Perform LSA duties and provide class cover as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Motivation and inspiration

Organizational skills

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

Yattendon School is a friendly, three-form entry junior school, based in Horley, Surrey, providing a strong supportive caring environment where children thrive, grow and achieve. We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our dynamic and developing organisation, benefiting a new all-weather sports pitch and a major refurbishment of classrooms, we are able to offer you and our children a modern and dynamic learning environment.

We are looking for a SEN Learning Support Assistant who cares about providing both academic and nurture support in class for our wonderful children. Your role will be to work as part of a supportive team to enhance the teaching and learning opportunities for pupils with additional learning needs. Relevant experience supporting SEND children in a school or childcare setting is desirable but if you feel you have the right qualities for the role and are keen to learn, we would love to hear from you. If you have energy, kindness and enthusiasm, we can offer you an exciting new opportunity where you can truly make a difference each day.

This is a permanent, part time, term time only role commencing on 1 September 2025. Working hours are 8:45am to 3:15pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8:30am to 3:15pm on Wednesdays, 29.25 hours per week, over 38 weeks per annum. Working day includes a 45 minute unpaid break.

The role includes LSA duties as set out in the job description and some class cover (paid at the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant pay scale). Please contact us for more information.

The successful candidate will:

• enjoy modelling effective and inspirational practice;
• be able to motivate and inspire our children and adults to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour;
• be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards;
• be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills; and
• be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school.

In return we can offer:

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust;
• high quality professional development both in school and as a member of Greensand Multi Academy Trust;
• access to an employee assistance scheme offering a range of wellbeing and health support initiatives;
• access to an employee staff shop offering a selection of staff discounts, including retail, food and beverages;
• an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged.

We welcome you to come and visit us to see our school in action. Please call the school office to arrange a date and time to meet Guy Perkins our Head Teacher.

Please read supporting document 'how to apply via My New Term.

The closing date for applications is Monday 30 June at 9am. Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the ad early.

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.”

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