About Us
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Learning Support Assistant, who has a passion for working with children with SEN, to join our team at Parklands starting September.
If you are motivated to make a real difference and want to be part of a team that places the happiness and achievement of children at its heart, then Parklands is the place for you
We are looking for someone who:
* Will work alongside children with Special Educational needs, in groups or on a 1:1 basis.
* Is calm and resilient.
* Is punctual and reliable.
* Has excellent communication skills.
* Has a good understanding of positive strategies to encourage excellent behaviour.
* Is able to work as part of a team.
* Is able to attend to a pupil's medical needs, by supporting them change bandages.
* Will be committed to the school and will contribute to all aspects of school life.
We can offer:
* A warm and welcoming school community.
* A calm and purposeful environment, where children behave very well.
* Pupils that show strong levels of respect for and understanding of the needs of others.
* Pupils who are eager to learn.
* A new leadership team with strong determination and ambition for the school's future.
* Strong governor and parental support.
* Ongoing professional development.
We welcome, and would strongly encourage, visits from prospective candidates – please contact the school office to make an appointment you can email us at office or phone us on
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Interviews: Monday 6th October 2025
Start Date: ASAP October 2025
Parklands Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS.
Job Details
Purpose of the Role: To work with teachers as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for SEN pupils. Providing specialist assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities.
Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team
Responsibilities:
* Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils with SEN
* Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required
* Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional
* Monitor, assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment, as agreed with the teacher, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
* Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
* Be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews
* Attend to pupils' personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, welfare and health matters.
Additional Support Needs Assistants in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:
* Take the lead in inducting pupils into specialist units, classes or schools for pupils with special educational needs
* Monitor pupils' conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve complex, difficult or very challenging issues
* Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
* Work with pupils not working to normal timetable
* Establish and maintain relationships with families and carers and other adults, e.g. speech therapists
* Advise and assist pupils in the proper use and deployment of complex personal and learning aides and equipment
* Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities
* Support the development/oversee the work of other support staff
* Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
* Administer medication in accordance with an agreed plan under direction of healthcare practitioner and following appropriate training
Personal Specification
This role will be reviewed annually as part of the PMD process
The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to have:
Knowledge
GCSE in maths & English (Grade 4 + / C and or equivalent)
Intermediate knowledge of ICT
Intermediate knowledge of Health, wellbeing and safety
Awareness of keeping children safe
First Aid
Awareness of Data protection and confidentiality
Understanding of the Schools ethos and values
Competencies
Communication (written and verbal)
Problem Solving
Team working
Active Listening
Motivation
Monitoring
Sensitivity
Resilience
Further Information
Parklands C PSchool and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on
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The reference number for this role is SCHO00948.
Job Reference: SCHO00948