SEN LSA

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Boreham Primary School in Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to support a pre-verbal reception pupil with an EHCP, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will work to gain attention, help the pupil communicate needs, shadow and model safe learning, and collaborate with other professionals.

This fixed term post runs Monday to Friday, 8:35am to 1pm, and welcomes visits from candidates.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about supporting pupils with SEND.
• Have experience of supporting pupils with additional needs within a classroom.
• Have experience of working with pre-verbal pupils to support and interpret their intentions.
• Able to follow SLT plans to develop communication.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Patient, flexible and supportive in their approach, showing initiative and an ability to work independently if necessary.
• Have a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-verbal pupils to gain attention and focus on tasks.
• Communicate to help pupils meet their needs.
• Shadow and model safe learning, play and eating.
• Work with other professionals and follow their advice.

Skills

SEND experience

Pre-verbal pupils

SLT plans

Communication skills

Patience

Good sense of humour

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2659-72S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4

Position Start Date: 01/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 13/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 20th October 2026

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant to provide support for a pre-verbal, happy, calm, determined, reception pupil with an EHCP, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be required to support pupils who are pre-verbal and need help to gain attention and focus on tasks; communicate to get their needs met and show their learning. Shadow and model safe learning, play and eating. In addition, they will be required to work and follow the advice of other professionals.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about supporting pupils with SEND
• Have experience of supporting pupils with additional needs within a classroom
• Have experience of working with pre-verbal pupils, to support and interpret their intentions
• Able to folllow SaLT plans to develop communication
• Have excellent communiation skills
• Patient, flexible and supportive in their approach, showing initiative and an ability to work independently if necessary
• Have a good sense of humour

As part of our 'friendship' school, we can offer you:

• enthusiastic children, proud of their achievements and whose behaviour is excellent
• A talented, hardworking and dedicated team of teaching and support staff
• A happy, caring environment in which all members of the school community are valued.

This post is fixed term only for the duration of the child's attendance and funding at the school. The post is Monday - Friday 8:35am - 1pm.

We welcome candidates to visit our school and this is strongly advised. The SENCo is also willing to talk to any interested candidates.

Please contact Mrs Gill Powell, School Business Manager, by email at [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Boreham Primary School is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Gillian Powell
Juniper Road
Boreham, Chelmsford
Essex, CM3 3DB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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