Job Description

SEN Learning Support -

Fixed term

to 31st August 2027

19 hrs per week, 5 days per week, Term-Time Only.

Scale 3, Points 5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 pro-rata (£10,960.28- £11,134.22 actual per annum)

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, dedicated, and capable SEN LSA for a Fixed Term appointment to work in partnership with the class teacher to assist pupils with moderate needs and to support their learning in line with the school's curriculum. Funds have been specifically allocated to support this provision. In the event of the allocation of funds ceasing or the child leaving the school before the final date above, your appointment will cease with statutory notice.

Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs would be beneficial.

You will need to be.

· Calm, positive and patient

· Consistent and approachable

· Able to work on your own initiative but also within a team

· Able to listen to and take guidance from colleagues, specialist teachers and other professionals

· Able to build positive relationships with the pupil and their families

· Committed to the vision and ethos of a Church School

We can offer you:

· enthusiastic, happy children who are eager to learn

· A friendly learning environment with welcoming, supportive colleagues

· A forward-thinking, productive school dedicated to the success of all children and staff

Information about the School

St Leonard's C of E Primary School admits Infant and Junior Boys and Girls aged to 4 to 11.

The admissions limit is 45 pupil per year group.

In November 2013, we became part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.

Southminster Primary School is one of four schools in the Dengie Hundred forming part of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-three schools across the diocese.

It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. This is achieved through a range of partnerships, including schools, each local community, churches and our Multi-Academy Trust.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.

If you are interested in this post, please email any questions or your completed application form to lucie.mead@dcvst.org If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please call our office on 01621 772732

Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025

Interviews to be held on: W/C 20th October 2025

Information about the School

St Leonard's C of E Primary School is located about 3 miles from Burnham on Crouch and 10 miles southeast from Maldon. St Leonard's Church is located in the centre of the town and lies close to Southminster C of E Primary School. The school enjoys a close relationship with the church. At St Leonard's School we all work together to recognise individual needs and support every child. We firmly believe that collective worship is an integral part of our community and through it, our children develop spiritually, morally and socially. Our class teachers are supported by an experienced team of Teaching Assistants who also take on additional responsibilities within the school together with an efficient and dedicated team of administrative staff.