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Job Ref No. ECC5229-149 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, Points 5: FTE £21575
Position Start Date: 06/01/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 02/12/2024 Midnight Date of Interviews: WB 9.12 or sooner  

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Our school is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistants to be able to work across all year groups.

NVQ or relevant experience in school is desirable. Recent Autism Awarness training and experience supporting children with these needs is essential.

Good qualifications and previous experience of working with young children are essential; however, additional training would be offered as required.

The ideal candidate will:

  • be enthusiastic and flexible
  • be able to work co-operatively as part of a close-knit team
  • have knowledge and experience of working with children with special educational needs
  • have excellent behaviour management skills
  • be positive and motivational
  • have good communication skills


You will be expected to:

  • help to organise resources and the classroom to create a positive learning environment
  • motivate pupils
  • work with the SENCO, teachers and other LSAs to plan and coordinate work
  • help SEN pupils to take part in school events and activities
  • be patient, empathetic, and have an ability to build rapport with children and their parents.
  • have a clear understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe in education.

We highly recommend a visit or you may prefer to call the school for an informal chat with the Headteacher, Deputy Head or SENCo. Please contact the school office on 01279 812212 if you would like to discuss the role in more detail.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We expect all staff to share this commitment and follow safer recruitment practice.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references

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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