SEN Learning Support Assistant

Perryfields Junior School, Chelmsford
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Job Ref No. ECC2589-107S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4, Point 8
Position Start Date: 02/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 12/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC  

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ADVERT:

Perryfields Junior School are seeking to appoint a highly effective, dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

The position is for 30 hours per week working Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. term time only.

Actual salary:£18,145 per annum

The Role

The successful candidate will:

· Provide individual and small-group support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

· Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.

· Support pupils' social, emotional and communication development.

· Help implement behaviour and learning strategies in a positive and supportive manner.

· Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, therapists and parents to ensure consistent support.

About You

We are looking for an individual who:

· has experience of supporting children with special educational needs.

· will be proactive and committed to supporting pupils effectively.

· is committed to inclusive education and our school's ethos of positivity.

· is hard-working, resilient and adaptable.

· has a love of learning and is committed to their own development.

· has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.

In return we offer:

· the support of an experienced Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

· a school that values and celebrates cultural diversity.

· ongoing training and professional development in SEN strategies.

· a supportive and friendly community.

Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01245 250781. Or email admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk

If you are the energising person we need, we want to hear from you. For more information about our School and Trust, please visit our website; https://www.perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk/

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

See attached Job Description for further details.

Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2025. We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and welcome all applications.

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.

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Contact Information

Samantha Edwards
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 7PP
Telephone: 01245 250781
Email: admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk

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