School Name Albrighton Primary School & Nursery Address Newhouse Lane, Albrighton, WV7 3QS Tel: 01902 372558 E-mail: admin@albrightonprimary.com Job title: Learning Support Assistant – SEN Resource Hub Full time, Scale 3 SCP 5 £13.26 per hour Fixed Term until end Summer 2027 Required: ASAP Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026 Interview Date: Friday 17th April 2026 Albrighton Primary School and Nursery is a vibrant, inclusive school committed to providing high-quality education and care for all our pupils. We believe in celebrating the ‘whole child’, with personal, social, and emotional well-being being equally as important as academic achievement. We welcome and celebrate diversity, relishing the uniqueness of every child. We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our SEN Resource Hub and play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed practitioner who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in children’s lives. Key Responsibilities Support for Pupils • Provide individual or small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN, including communication and interaction needs, cognition and learning difficulties, and social, emotional or mental health challenges. • Adapt learning tasks and materials to ensure accessibility and appropriate challenge. • Support pupils’ social and emotional development, promoting confidence, resilience, and independence. • Implement strategies recommended by teachers, SENCo and external specialists (e.g., SALT, OT, educational psychologists). • Contribute to behaviour regulation using trauma-informed approaches. • Assist pupils with personal care needs where required, following school policy. Support for Teaching & Learning • Work collaboratively with our hub manager/teacher to plan and deliver high-quality provision. • Help prepare, set up and tidy learning resources and environments. • Support the assessment of pupils by contributing observations and feedback. • Implement EHCP targets and individualised support plans effectively. • Use a range of communication strategies (visual supports, structured routines, modelling) to enhance access to learning. Support for the School • Promote inclusion and ensure pupils feel valued, safe and supported. • Communicate effectively with colleagues, contributing to review meetings and monitoring of pupil progress. • Build positive relationships with parents and carers. • Adhere to safeguarding policies and maintain confidentiality at all times. • Participate in CPD opportunities, INSET days and training related to SEND and trauma-informed practice. • Contribute to the wider life of the school, including events, trips and enrichment activities. Essential Skills & Experience • Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate • Experience supporting children with special educational needs in a school or similar setting. • Understanding of effective strategies for supporting pupils with SEN, including differentiation and scaffolding. • Ability to build trusting, positive relationships with children, especially those with additional needs. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and professionals. • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection within an educational environment. • Flexibility, creativity and the ability to respond calmly under pressure. Desirable Skills & Experience • Experience in a specialist provision, unit or hub. • Knowledge of trauma-informed practice. • Experience with pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN or physical/medical needs. • Training in Team Teach/CPI, Makaton, Attention Autism or similar approaches. • Experience contributing to EHCP reviews or supporting pupils with EHCPs. Personal Qualities • Warm, patient, nurturing and emotionally aware. • Passionate about improving outcomes for children with additional needs. • Reliable, professional and committed to high standards. • Willing to learn, reflect and adapt practice. • Enthusiastic about being part of a supportive and inclusive school community. We can offer you: • The opportunity to make a lasting difference to our school community • A wide range of CPD and professional development opportunities • Happy, friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning• A supportive and welcoming staff team • An idyllic working environment, including a newly developed dedicated space for SEN support • Supportive parents and a strong community ethos • A trauma-informed school environment, focused on wellbeing and positive relationships Safeguarding: KCSIE states that as part of the shortlisting process, schools and colleges should carry out online searches as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, if necessary, asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview. Please ensure you read our safeguarding policy prior to application, which can be found on our website: Albrighton Primary School and Nursery - Safeguarding or requested from the school office Visits and phone calls to the school are encouraged. Applications can be submitted via email: admin@albrightonprimary.com If you require any further information, do not hesitate to contact us. If you are ready to make a real difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you! Karen Tearle Head Teacher Attached documents Job Description & Person Specification Application Form