1 to 1 SEN Learning Support Assistant

We require an experienced 1 - 1 SEN Learning Support Assistant to work with a named pupil in KS2 on a 1 – 1 basis, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak. The post is attached to a named pupil and is a fixed term position until the pupil leaves the school (expected to be July 2029). The grade for this post is Grade 5, point 7 (£13.48 per hour). You will ideally have experience of working with children with disabilities or special educational needs, particularly emotional and behavioural difficulties, moderate and severe learning difficulties and speech and language communication difficulties. You must have empathy with and understanding of children of primary school age. You will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning. We are looking for an LSA who is: • Enthusiastic, dedicated and patient • Flexible in their approach • Able to work with outside agencies • Experienced in supporting children with communication and learning difficulties • Caring, empathetic and open minded We can offer you: • well-behaved children; • supportive staff and governors; • training opportunities; and • the chance to join a motivated and supportive team. This is a fixed term contract linked to a child, if the child leaves the school the post will end in line with this. Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the post. Closing date for applications: 26th October 2026 Interviews: 3rd November 2026 Start date: asap We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references.