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Post: SEN Learning Support Assistant
Hours: 32.5 hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 15:30 with 30 minutes lunch break
Term Time including inset days (38 weeks per year)
Contract: Fixed term- 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2032 This vacancy is linked to a child with EHCP
Salary: Scale 3. Pro Rata £19,045.30- £19,348.54 (FTE £25,988.90 - £26,402.70)
Start date: 01/09/2026
Location: Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
An opportunity has arisen to join our school community as a SEN Learning Support Assistant.
We are looking for a SEN LSA to join our loving, supportive family. Rolph CofE Primary School is a friendly and welcoming village school, which operates as a close-knit family with strong links with its community. We can provide a welcoming, friendly and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with wonderful children.
Candidates should have:
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Good organisational skills
Experience working with children with high levels of need
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
Excellent verbal communication skills
Active listening skills
The ability to remain calm at all times
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and a commitment to ongoing training in this area
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school structures.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure you meet the criteria before applying for this role.
The position will start in school on 1st September 2026.
Rolph CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and the successful candidate will be subject to safeguarding and safer recruitment checks prior to the appointment.
Application closing date is midnight 31st May 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 8th June 2026