SEN Learning Support Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school specializing in education for students with special needs seeks a SEN Learning Support Assistant. The role involves supporting teaching provision, implementing tailored learning interventions, and promoting pupil welfare. This is a permanent, term-time position with a focus on fostering independence among students.

Benefits

Generous pension through LGPS

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access

Access to staff discount platform

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness and commitment to the safeguarding of children.
• Relevant experience of working with children in an educational setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to the teaching provision and facilitate learning for pupils.
• Implement specific intervention programs tailored to pupil needs.
• Collaborate with the responsible Teacher and work as part of a team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Philip Southcote School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be responsible for providing highly effective, targeted provision and care to pupils, in support of and under the guidance of Teachers and Senior Leaders, in order to raise standards of achievement for pupils to become independent learners. Ensuring the effective support of pupil welfare and the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

About Philip Southcote School

Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood. Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.

Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.

Philip Southcote Main School: A 3-Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.

Philip Southcote Sixth Form: For students age 16 to 19 years, this state of the art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.

Philip Southcote Satellite Centres: Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools. Chertsey High School, Chertsey, Epsom and Ewell High School and Kings International School, Camberley.

Details

Contract: Term time, permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Hours: 8:35am-3:20pm Mon-Fri

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders
• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this role is the 30th June 2025

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows rigorous safer recruitment procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 30th June 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Addlestone Moor, Weybridge, Surrey, KT15 2QH

School type

Job Posted

13/06/2025

Role

Teaching Assistant

Subject

SEND

Employment type

Term time

30/06/2025

1st September 2025

Job reference

PSS/LSA/062025

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: PSS/LSA/062025.