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SEND LSA 17.5 hours per week - Scale 4 Point 8-9
(actual salary £10,278 - £10,442 per annum)
Required for 38 weeks per year 8:30am-12pm
The preferred candidate will also be required
To work lunch duty from 12-1pm
(actual additional salary £2,845 to £2,890)
Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2027
The Governors of Great Dunmow Primary school are seeking to appoint a SEND LSA to work 1:1 with a child with learning and speech and language needs. Experience of working with pupils with SEND is preferred. We are a friendly, happy and caring school and are looking for a candidate who will contribute to our very effective learning environment.
We are looking for someone who has:
¨ Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths and if possible, a relevant LSA training qualification
¨ Experience in working 1:1 with children with additional needs
¨ A patient and positive attitude, along with a good sense of humour
¨ Good communication skills, patience and being motivated to encourage pupils to achieve to the best of their ability
You will be expected to:
¨ Work closely with the class teacher to ensure progress of identified pupils
¨ Undertake specialist SEND training as required
¨ Keep up to date with changes and developments in education relevant to the role
¨ Work in collaboration with other colleagues
We are a two-form entry school with a strong ethos to the community. Visits are welcome and warmly encouraged; please telephone Mrs Mandy Mills, Office/Finance Manager to book an appointment or for an application pack or apply on line at:- www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk. Please note that this advertisement could close before the closing date, if the preferred candidate is chosen.
Great Dunmow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 1st September 2026
Interview Date: 4th September 2026