Job Description

Special Educational Needs LSA Job Advert

Pay scale range: Level 3 point 5 to Level 4 point 7. £17,583 - £18,153 (PA) dependent on qualifications and experience Monday - Friday 8:30 - 15:00 (Term time only)

Do you passionately believe that all children have the potential to achieve?

Are you approachable, committed, enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, well-organised and able to work in a team? Then we want to hear from you….

St Mary's Prittlewell, Church of England Primary School is a warm and welcoming school that believes every child is a unique creation of God and should be supported to have life in all its fullness.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, reliable, flexible and hardworking full time Learning Support Assistant's to work specifically with children in groups or 1-1 who require support for Special Educational Needs.

The successful applicant must:

· Have experience of supporting primary aged children with high levels of special educational needs, including those with ASD and who are pre-verbal.

· Have the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour for all children.

· Assist in differentiated teaching and learning, effectively managing and supporting individuals and groups of pupils.

· Show initiative and the willingness to work as part of a team.

· Be resilient and have a positive "can do" attitude.

· Have a good standard of literacy and numeracy (A-C GCSE Maths and English or equivalent).

· Have a calm, patient and positive approach to working with children with ASD and multiple sensory needs.

· Have a good understanding of child development and a range of issues including behaviour management and social and emotional wellbeing.

· Liaise closely with Class Teachers, SENCO and Senior Leaders to deliver The National Curriculum/ EYFS and specific intervention programmes.

An NVQ Level 2 in learning support/early years, NNEB or other equivalent qualification would be desirable.

Initially the contract for this position will be for a fixed term of one year.

In joining our excellent team, you will be working in partnership with parents, pupils and staff. You will be working as part of a very supportive team of dedicated staff, well-motivated children with excellent facilities.

The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check, medical check, social media check, receipt of two references in addition to relevant background checks and certificated evidence of the required qualifications. You will be required to provide proof of ID for your DBS check, such as a valid driving license, valid passport and recent Council Tax letter. Other forms of ID may be accepted and a complete list can be provided by the school.

Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 9th June 2026

Information about the School

St. Mary's, Prittlewell, Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided, local authority-maintained school and is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford. We are a vibrant, successful, and inclusive three/four form entry school, situated across two sites in the heart of the City of Southend.