SEN Learning Support Assistant Contract: Fixed Term to July 2030 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm (35 hours per week), 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days) Salary: Scale 4 Points 8-9, Actual Salary £21,753-£22,102 per annum (pay award pending) Closing Date: 11 June 2026 at midday We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join the secondary phase on a fixed-term contract. The role is to support children with additional needs in a general classroom capacity and, in conjunction with another LSA colleague, to provide high-quality support, including intimate care, for a specific student. We are looking for a candidate who has: A caring, patient, flexible, and inclusive approach, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils. A willingness to provide intimate and personal care sensitively, safely, and professionally. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with teachers, families, and external professionals. A team-focused attitude, supporting colleagues and participating in wider school life. We can offer you: The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school. A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD. Opportunity to collaborate across partner schools. Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible and family-friendly policies, and openness to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire. A benefits platform offering valuable discounts. Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Tech Scheme. 24/7 GP access. Contact us: Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged. Commitment to: Safeguarding and promoting the welfare, safety, and spiritual and cultural development of children and young people. Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued. The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs. All staff, volunteers, and other workers are expected to share in this commitment. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.