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Job Ref No. ECC3015-60 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, points 4 -5
Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 06/11/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: 13/11/2026  

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SEN Learning Support Assistant

Start Date:1stJanuary 2027or sooner if possible

Salary: Scale 3, point 6 - 7 (actual salary £19 395)

Hours: 31.25 per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3:30pm

Type:permanent

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated SEN Learning Support Assistant to provide both one to one supportand a range of interventions. You will work closely with Class Teachers, the Headteacher and the SENCo to support learning in line with pupil needs. Experience of working with children with special needs is desirable.

The successful candidate will:

  • have a high level of empathy and compassion;
  • have the ability to form positive relationships with colleagues and children;
  • have experience of and is confident in supporting children's special educational needs, including social & emotional;
  • be prepared to take on any educational training as required;
  • remain calm in challenging situations and work closely as part of a team;
  • liaise with and report to the class teacher and SENCo;
  • have a good sense of humour!
  • We can offer you an exciting and vibrant working environment, training and supportive colleagues.

Information about the School

Please do not send in any CV's. All applications must be made via the online application form.

St. Margaret's is a small village school set in the Essex countryside where the children are at the heart of all we do. We know them well and offer a caring, fulfilling environment with an emphasis on meeting individual needs within a supportive and challenging learning environment where the children feel valued.

We have a strong, Christian ethos and a vision inspired by all our stakeholders which reads: At St. Margaret's Church of England Primary School we seek to develop wisdom, encourage aspiration and promote dignity and acceptance enabling our respectful children to love a life giving back to the community. 'Live life in all its fullness.' John 10:10

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

Mrs Stephanie Newland, Headteacher
Church Lane
Toppesfield, Halstead
Essex, CO9 4DS
Telephone: 01787 237354
Email: head@st-margaretscofe.essex.sch.uk

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