SEND Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 90b50a37-116f-4854-b79e-ebb9fe60b9dd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We currently have two vacancies for an SEND Learning Support Assistant in our new Enhanced Resource Base for Communication and Interaction Needs working 32.5 hours per week, term time only.
We are excited to be opening a new Enhanced Resource Base, reflecting our inclusive ethos and the expertise of our highly skilled staff. We are looking to expand our team with dedicated and compassionate individuals to work primarily within this new provision, supporting children with communication and interaction difficulties, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Successful applicants may also have the opportunity to work alongside our wider team in the mainstream school and within our Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Resource Base.
This role involves supporting pupils currently in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and as they progress into Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. You will work closely with class teachers and specialist staff to implement personalised strategies that promote language development, social interaction, and access to learning.
Interviews being held Thursday 3rd July 2025.
What the school offers its staff
• Children who are a joy to spend time with.
• A hard working team of staff and governors who will support you.
• A school family who are dedicated to support the well-being of children, staff and families.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We currently have two vacancies for an SEND Learning Support Assistant in our new Enhanced Resource Base for Communication and Interaction Needs working 32.5 hours per week, term time only.
We are excited to be opening a new Enhanced Resource Base, reflecting our inclusive ethos and the expertise of our highly skilled staff. We are looking to expand our team with dedicated and compassionate individuals to work primarily within this new provision, supporting children with communication and interaction difficulties, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Successful applicants may also have the opportunity to work alongside our wider team in the mainstream school and within our Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Resource Base.
This role involves supporting pupils currently in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and as they progress into Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. You will work closely with class teachers and specialist staff to implement personalised strategies that promote language development, social interaction, and access to learning.
Interviews being held Thursday 3rd July 2025.
What the school offers its staff
• Children who are a joy to spend time with.
• A hard working team of staff and governors who will support you.
• A school family who are dedicated to support the well-being of children, staff and families.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.