Job Ref No. ECC2017-114 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, point 5
Position Start Date: 08/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 28/08/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 1st September 2025
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Scale 3, point 5 (salary £12,979.28 per annum)
Hours: 22.5 per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 1:00pm, term time only
Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
We are looking to appointanexperienced, enthusiastic and motivated SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide support for pupils with additional needs who are attending our SEN provision and/or are finding it challenging to be in the classroom. The successful candidate will work alongside the Class Teacher and SENCo to support learning in line with the curriculum and the pupils' one plans. Experience of working with children with special needs is essential. The position is a fixed term contract linked to SEN Funding.
The successful candidate will:
* have a high level of empathy and compassion;
* have the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues and children;
* have experience of and is confident in supporting children's special educational; needs, including social & emotional and mental health needs;
* be prepared to take on any educational training as required;
* remain calm in challenging situations and work closely as part of a team;
* liaise with and report to the class teacher and SENCo;
* be flexible in response to the needs of the child and the school;
* have a good sense of humour!
We can offer you a well-resourced, nurturing working environment, with access to training and supportive colleagues.
Closing Date for applications is midday,Thursday 28th August 2025
Interviews will be held w/c 1st September 2025
Please note that due to high volumes of applications received we may only contact shortlisted candidates.
Please take care to complete the application in full, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
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