SEN Learning Support Assistant & Midday Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Markfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Markfield is seeking a SEN Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor on a fixed-term basis. The role involves providing additional support for young people with special educational, social, and behaviour difficulties while helping them to integrate and progress in their learning. The ideal candidate should have experience in a primary school setting and knowledge of educational needs. This position offers a part-time contract with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with colleagues.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaboration with colleagues

Bradgate Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school setting with children with special educational needs.
• Good GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Knowledge of the different social, cultural, and physical needs of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional support for young people with special educational, social, emotional and behaviour difficulties.
• Run specific programmes and activities to assist pupils’ individual learning and social needs.
• Implement the targets on the pupils’ Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Good GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Understanding of social, cultural and physical needs

Training in aspects of SEN

Education

NVQ2 or equivalent recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

SEN Learning Support Assistant & Midday Supervisor

Mercenfeld Primary School Fixed Term until 23rd August 2026 21.33 hours per week (LSA) 5 hours per week (MDS) Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 (£12,429 - £12,626) Grade 4, Pts 5 to 6 (£2,795 to £2,817)

Start Date: ASAP | Application Close Date: Monday 5th January 2026 | Provisional Interview Date: Wk commencing 12th January 2026

Are you someone who motivates pupils to learn? Are you experienced in providing positive reinforcements, praise and rewards pupils? Would you like to work in a friendly, welcoming and supportive team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join Mercenfeld Primary School as SEN Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor on a fixed term basis for 26 hours and 20 minutes. The Learning Support Assistant’s main role is to provide additional support for young people with special educational, social, emotional, and behaviour difficulties. The SEN Learning Support Assistant will ensure that the young people can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other young people in the class and make progress. Duties will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. The SEN Learning Support Assistant will also be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with class teachers and the SENCo.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide additional support for young people with special educational, social, emotional and behaviour difficulties.
• Run specific programmes and activities to assist pupils’ individual learning and social needs.
• Implement the targets on the pupils’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with class teachers and the SENCo.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children with special educational needs in a primary school setting.
• Good GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• NVQ2 or equivalent recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning (NOS-STL).
• Knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of pupils.
• Interest in how children learn and behave.
• Provide appropriate role models of behaviour both in the classroom and around school.
• Really care about children, particularly those who find learning and managing their behaviour difficult.
• Training in aspects of SEN, e.g. ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism.

In Return We Offer

• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise.
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources.
• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes.
• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).

Applications

Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates to make contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school.

To apply for this position:

1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy.
2. Apply using the online application form.
3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Accessibility

If you need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.

Safeguarding

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and the wider workforce are expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Inclusion

Our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.