SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant

The role is a Permanent, Term-Time only role

Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm) (approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum)

No working required during school holidays

Salary from: £28,117 - £30,100 pro rata, depending on experience (£24,100- £25,800salary for term-time, 36 weeks pa)

To Start: Autumn Term 2026

• Are you outgoing and confident with consistent energy and enthusiasm?

• Are you pro-active?

• Do you enjoy working in an environment that is constantly changing?

• Do you have a passion for learning and positive re-enforcement?

• Are you calm under pressure and resilient when faced with challenging behaviour?

If you answered yes to all of the above AND have a passion for working with children with social and communication needs then you are the Learning Support Assistant we are looking for!

Our special outstanding school is constantly growing, providing a supportive, nurturing learning environment for more and more children. Due to this expansion we have an opportunity for you to be a part of a transdisciplinary team of dedicated friendly Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants.

What the role involves:

The role involves supporting children and assisting the class teacher and therapists with general pupil self-care, maintain the learning environments and assist with administration. You may be required to provide ad-hoc or dedicated 1:1 support to specific children and also to provide whole-class support in lessons under the direction of the Teacher or Therapist. You will be supported to implement specific strategies to support the students’ communication and sensory needs and in the management of challenging behaviours that frequently present within this cohort.

About the Adapted Curriculum:

Situated within the school, the Adapted Curriculum is specialist SEN provision for Early Years and Primary children with complex social communication disorders and/or a diagnosis of ASD. Many of the children may present as non-verbal or have limited verbal abilities, and our aim is to provide them with a nurturing environment to develop their social communication and emotional regulation, within an education setting to facilitate their access to learning alongside their peers. Class sizes are a maximum of 6 pupils supported by a Class Teacher, two Learning Support Assistants and Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The children in the Adapted Curriculum do not access the National Curriculum but instead are provided with a functional curriculum where communication is the main focus.

We offer:

• A supportive working environment in a modern, well-equipped building.

• Small class sizes and the opportunity to work 1-1 with children where possible.

• Support from an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Therapy staff and Teachers who will work alongside you in the classroom. Our Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Art Therapists, Music Therapists, and Play Therapists aim to maximise each child’s potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.

• Continued professional development and training.

• The opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We will also train you on how to use Makaton, a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.

• An opportunity to pursue a career in Teaching or Therapy where applicable.

• Great staff non-contractual benefits such as free lunch on Fridays, termly wellbeing claims, annual bonuses and pay rises and a friendly nurturing environment.

• Close to a good transport network and on-site free parking is available.

• UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your “day to day” healthcare expenditure such as Optical and Dental bills and offers cash back (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.

• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.

• The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.

• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.

• Good English (clear written and spoken English) and numeracy skills.

• Knowledge and experience of behaviour management.

• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.

• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum. 

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026