SEND Learning Support Assistant

Wessex Learning Trust; Street; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Elmhurst Junior School is seeking a 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on supporting a specific pupil’s engagement in lessons through adaptive practices addressing special educational needs, with a nurturing approach at the core of our school.

The post is part-time (30 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, term-time only (38 weeks per year). Actual starting salary will be based on 30 hours per week and term-time, £17,328.42 -

Qualifications

• An understanding of how to adapt tasks to meet the needs of a pupil/s.
• A desire to support pupils to engage with stimulating learning opportunities.
• An ability to develop a trusting relationship with a child that promotes strong well being and involvement in the school setting.
• Ability or experience of supporting children with intimate care, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support one-to-one pupil engagement in lessons through adaptive practices.
• Adapt tasks to meet individual pupil needs.
• Foster a nurturing culture with focus on pupil wellbeing and involvement in school.

Skills

SEND support

Pupil engagement

Child wellbeing

Intimate care

Job description

1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant

Closing in 17 days (2 November 2026 12:00 pm)

Job details

Salary: Grade 15, point 3 £25,614 - £26,016 FTE

Employer: Elmhurst Junior School

Location: Street, Somerset, BA16 0HH

Contract type: Fixed term, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 2 November 2026 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

• Part-Time position, 30 hours per week
• Grade 15 Point 3
• Fixed-Term Contract until 31 August 2027, Term-time only (38 weeks per year)
• Actual starting salary based on 30 hours per week, Term-time only, £17,328.42 - £17,600.39 based on full time equivalent of £25,614 - £26,016

We are looking to secure a 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant to join us and become part of our Elmhurst family. Our Learning Support Assistants undertake a key role in supporting specific pupils' engagement in lessons through adaptive practices addressing specific special educational needs. They foster a nurturing culture where pupils are at the centre of all that we do.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• An understanding of how to adapt tasks to meet the needs of a pupil/s
• A desire to support pupils to engage with stimulating learning opportunities
• An ability to develop a trusting relationship with a child that promotes strong well being and involvement in the school setting
• Ability or experience of supporting children with intimate care, training can be provided.

What is in it for me?

What we can offer:

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

DBS check

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Job description and Person specification

• An understanding of how to adapt tasks to meet the needs of a pupil/s
• A desire to support pupils to engage with stimulating learning opportunities
• An ability to develop a trusting relationship with a child that promotes strong well being and involvement in the school setting
• Ability or experience of supporting children with intimate care, training can be provided.
• Staff benefits, including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.

Closing Date: 02/11/2026

Interview Date: 05/11/2026