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SEN Learning Support Assistant
Scale 3 (c.£12,576)
Fixed term contract until 31.08.2029
Term time only, 22.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 1pm
To commence September 2025
Larkrise 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 desirable but not essential. 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 LSA to work with a pupil in Year 2 with ASD, Global Developmental Delay, sensory needs and social, emotional and mental health 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. The role will also require supervision of children at playtime and lunchtimes.
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 01245 471 654 or by email admin@larkrise.essex.sch.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a suitable time for an informal chat.
Larkrise 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: Monday 30th June 2025
Interview date: Thursday 3rd July 2025