SEND Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.64 per hour - Pay award pending |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2QG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1491631 |
Summary
VACANCY
2 x SEND Learning Support Assistant
Start date: 20th August 2025
Fixed Term Contract for 1 year initially
21.25 hours per week
Monday – Friday 8.40am – 1pm
Pay: Grade 5 - £12.64 per hour – pay award pending
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our team and work with pupils that have either an EHCP or Send Intervention Funding. Previous SEN experience, ideally in autism, ADHD, behavioural issues or Speech and Language Delay, and Team Teach experience is desirable although not essential.
The post is part time, working 21.25 hours per week, during term time only, to include a lunch duty, although some flexibility to support school events will be required.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, Class Teacher and SENDCo to support specific pupils in their learning.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic LSA who:
• has safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at the forefront of their practice
• can be flexible, adaptable and use their own initiative
• believes all children have the potential to achieve highly
• can use and implement advice from external services to support learners
• is passionate, excites, engages and challenges all learners to achieve their very best
• brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom
• embraces teamwork, demonstrating strong interpersonal relationships
• has excellent communication and organisational skills
• is skilled in supporting children with pastoral needs
• is committed to their own professional development
• lives life with a smile
• can contribute to our sporting achievements
We can offer:
• well behaved children who are self-motivated, resilient and who love learning
• support and guidance of a large classroom support team
• welcoming, dedicated, caring staff and community
• a supportive senior leadership team and governing body, who are committed to continuing to raise standards
• many opportunities for professional development
• a well-developed and well-resourced site and grounds, making the school a great place to teach
• a school and Trust who are dedicated to improving workload and wellbeing of its staff
Why Join Ashby Willesley Primary School?
• Opportunity to be part of a welcoming, family-oriented school community
• Chance to contribute to our exceptional sporting achievements and enriching extracurricular activities
• Commitment to staff and pupil wellbeing, with a focus on creating a positive, supportive environment
• Excellent professional development opportunities to further your career
If you are excited by the prospect of joining our dynamic team and making a difference in the lives of our pupils, we encourage you to apply for this SEN LSA.
We are a good, two form entry school, catering for pupils from Foundation Stage to Year 6 and have 411 pupils on roll. Our school is highly respected in the community and is often over subscribed for pupil places. Our pupils are engaged and parents are supportive. The school is well resourced, with a low staff turnover and we have a good level of support staff in classes. We pride ourselves on our sporting achievements and support for children’s and adults' wellbeing. We are part of a well-established and supportive multi academy Trust, Symphony Learning Trust, which brings many opportunities and advantages for our staff, including a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
The Symphony Learning Trust and Ashby Willesley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are most welcome, please call the school business manager to book a place or discuss the role in more detail. Full details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 20th June 2025 @ 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 25th June 2025
How to Apply: Applications should be made through the Eteach portal. Please use the supporting statement section to detail your suitability for the role.
References will be requested immediately for short listed candidates.
2 x SEND Learning Support Assistant
Start date: 20th August 2025
Fixed Term Contract for 1 year initially
21.25 hours per week
Monday – Friday 8.40am – 1pm
Pay: Grade 5 - £12.64 per hour – pay award pending
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our team and work with pupils that have either an EHCP or Send Intervention Funding. Previous SEN experience, ideally in autism, ADHD, behavioural issues or Speech and Language Delay, and Team Teach experience is desirable although not essential.
The post is part time, working 21.25 hours per week, during term time only, to include a lunch duty, although some flexibility to support school events will be required.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, Class Teacher and SENDCo to support specific pupils in their learning.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic LSA who:
• has safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at the forefront of their practice
• can be flexible, adaptable and use their own initiative
• believes all children have the potential to achieve highly
• can use and implement advice from external services to support learners
• is passionate, excites, engages and challenges all learners to achieve their very best
• brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom
• embraces teamwork, demonstrating strong interpersonal relationships
• has excellent communication and organisational skills
• is skilled in supporting children with pastoral needs
• is committed to their own professional development
• lives life with a smile
• can contribute to our sporting achievements
We can offer:
• well behaved children who are self-motivated, resilient and who love learning
• support and guidance of a large classroom support team
• welcoming, dedicated, caring staff and community
• a supportive senior leadership team and governing body, who are committed to continuing to raise standards
• many opportunities for professional development
• a well-developed and well-resourced site and grounds, making the school a great place to teach
• a school and Trust who are dedicated to improving workload and wellbeing of its staff
Why Join Ashby Willesley Primary School?
• Opportunity to be part of a welcoming, family-oriented school community
• Chance to contribute to our exceptional sporting achievements and enriching extracurricular activities
• Commitment to staff and pupil wellbeing, with a focus on creating a positive, supportive environment
• Excellent professional development opportunities to further your career
If you are excited by the prospect of joining our dynamic team and making a difference in the lives of our pupils, we encourage you to apply for this SEN LSA.
We are a good, two form entry school, catering for pupils from Foundation Stage to Year 6 and have 411 pupils on roll. Our school is highly respected in the community and is often over subscribed for pupil places. Our pupils are engaged and parents are supportive. The school is well resourced, with a low staff turnover and we have a good level of support staff in classes. We pride ourselves on our sporting achievements and support for children’s and adults' wellbeing. We are part of a well-established and supportive multi academy Trust, Symphony Learning Trust, which brings many opportunities and advantages for our staff, including a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
The Symphony Learning Trust and Ashby Willesley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are most welcome, please call the school business manager to book a place or discuss the role in more detail. Full details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 20th June 2025 @ 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 25th June 2025
How to Apply: Applications should be made through the Eteach portal. Please use the supporting statement section to detail your suitability for the role.
References will be requested immediately for short listed candidates.