SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Scale 3 (c.£11,878)

Fixed Term Contract until 31.08.2032

Term time only, 21.25 hours, Monday - Friday 8.45- 13.15pm

To commence September 2025

Maylandsea Primary School is part of The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust and is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and capable learning support assistant who will have a positive impact on the children that they work with. Previous experience is highly desirable. You will be joining a team of hard working, friendly and adaptable LSAs working under the direction of class teachers supporting in lessons and running interventions.

We are seeking to appoint an SEN LSA to work with pupils with needs in a number of areas, including cognition and learning, social interaction, emotional regulation, speech, language and communication and intimate care needs (toileting needs). Suitable candidates will be able to interact with a wide range of children and use their own interpersonal skills to encourage the most from the children they work with.

Suitable candidates will need to be able to work as part of a team and be able to liaise with other members of staff. The successful applicant will be organised, with good communication skills, able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and understand the professional nature of the role.

Together with the above attributes, a good standard of English and mathematics is required. Also, lunch time duties on the playground and/or in the dining hall will be required.

Qualifications: good numeracy and literacy skills - (GCSE or equivalent in English and maths are highly desirable).

Visits are warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact the school office either on 01621 742 251 or by email admin@maylandsea.essex.sch.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a suitable time for an informal chat.

Maylandsea Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.

Closing date: Friday 27th June

Interview date: Wednesday 9th July

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.