SEN Learning Support Assistant - Additional Resource Provision

Great Baddow High School; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

SEN professional development

Collaborative staff team

Job summary

Maylandsea Primary School is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to join the ARP team in our new provision for pupils with SEN. You will provide targeted support for pupils with EHCPs and assist teachers with tailored activities.

The role focuses on social, emotional and communication development, working closely with the SENCO, therapists and parents to ensure consistent support in a supportive, inclusive environment. DBS check and references required.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs (desirable).
• Patient, adaptable and committed to inclusive education.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Willing to undertake relevant training to support pupils effectively.
• Brings energy, empathy and resilience to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support for pupils with EHCPs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and communication development.
• Help implement behaviour and learning strategies in a positive and supportive manner.
• Work with teachers, SENCO, therapists and parents to ensure consistent support.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Adaptability

Strong communication

Willing to train

Energy & resilience

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant - Additional Resource Provision

Contract Type: Permanent, term time only

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 15.30pm

Interview date: 7th October 2026

About Us
Maylandsea Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. We are excited to open our brand new dedicated Additional Resource Provision (ARP) which will support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism and complex cognition and learning needs.

The Role
We are looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within our ARP team. The successful candidate will:

• Provide individual and small-group support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and communication development.
• Help implement behaviour and learning strategies in a positive and supportive manner.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, therapists and parents to ensure consistent support.

About You
We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children with special educational needs (desirable but not essential).
• Is patient, adaptable and committed to inclusive education.
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Is willing to undertake relevant training to support pupils effectively.
• Brings energy, empathy and resilience to the role.

What We Offer

• A friendly, collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing training and professional development in SEN strategies.
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives every day.
• A school community that values diversity, creativity and inclusion.

Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.

Maylandsea Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.