SEND Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing package

Staff wellbeing week

Car park with EV charging points

Free tea and coffee

Job summary

Trinity Road Primary School in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to help children with social communication challenges engage in mainstream lessons. The role focuses on readiness to learn, developing social skills, and sometimes providing personal care.

You will work 32.5 hours a week during term time plus 5 in-set days, on a fixed 12‑month contract, with strong emphasis on safeguarding, collaboration with staff and external professionals, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Maths and English grades A-C or level 4 and above.
• Experience with children with social communication needs or autism is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and an organised approach to working in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff and external professionals to identify pupils needing additional support.
• Implement individualised plans using targeted interventions and differentiated strategies.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage social communication.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to improve readiness to learn.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Maths and English Grades A-C or Level 4

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2210-213S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, points 6-7

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 02/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: W/C 9th November 2026

Trinity Road Primary School is seeking a dedicated, resilient and enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our team and support children with social communication challenges, helping them engage in mainstream learning to achieve their academic potential.

You will be working within a team that provides individualised support to address pupils' social communication needs. This role focuses on enhancing pupils' readiness to learn and developing their social skills, enabling them to participate more fully in the classroom. You will be required to carry out personal care for some children.

You would be working 32.5 hours per week during term time and also on 5 in-set days. Initially this is a position fixed for a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with staff and external professionals to identify and assess pupils requiring additional support.
• Implementing individualised plans using targeted interventions and differentiated strategies.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging social communication through engaging activities.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to improve learning readiness.

Qualifications:

• Maths and English Grades A-C or level 4 and above.
• Experience working with children with social communication needs or Autism.
• Strong communication skills and an organised approach to working in a multidisciplinary environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Is passionate about inclusion and helping every child to succeed.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with children who may present with social, emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Is calm, patient and resilient under pressure.
• Works effectively as part of a team and communicates well with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What we can offer:

• High-quality professional development and training.
• Excellent CPD opportunities that will enhance your understanding of inclusion, behaviour and SEND.
• A supportive and ambitious staff team committed to professional growth.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• The potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate, subject to school needs and performance
• Wellbeing package for all staff, offering access to a range of therapies and benefits
• A wellbeing week per every full term, where meetings are collapsed
• Free tea and coffee and a welcoming staffroom
• Access to a car park with EV charging points on-site charged at cost

About Trinity Road Primary School

Trinity Road Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of our community. We are committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our staff are dedicated to continual improvement and professional development, and we pride ourselves on creating opportunities for both children and adults to succeed.

Safeguarding:

Trinity Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

We welcome applications from candidates who are eager to learn, develop their expertise and make a lasting difference to children's lives.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged - please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

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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