EYFS and SEN Learning Support Assistant (s)

Redbourn Primary School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX

6 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  24 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £16,701.00 - £19,087.00 Annually (Actual) £14.59 per hour

EYFS and SEN Learning Support Assistant (s) job summary

EYFS and SEN Learning Support Assistant (H5)

Applicants must hold EYFS Level 3 (or an equivalent qualification suitable for working with nursery-aged children) and be willing to undertake paediatric first aid training.

We are seeking staff for either a morning role (7.45am-1.00pm) or an afternoon role (12.00pm-6.00pm), working 5 days per week. We will also consider part-time applications for 2 or 3 mornings or afternoons per week.

Morning Role

7.45am-8.30am
Supporting a small group of EYFS children and/or pupils with SEND in our Early Morning Club, led by a manager and assistant who are also Learning Support Assistants within the school.

8.30am-1.00pm
Working predominantly on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who has complex additional needs, with occasional general classroom support or small-group work.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is confident working with children.
• Can remain calm, consistent and supportive when managing dysregulated behaviour.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience, patience and strong communication skills.
• Has an understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND.

In a school where the children are at the heart of all we do, you will work as part of a positive and well-motivated team and the work will be rewarding. Our aim is always to enable each child to achieve their true potential.

Prior experience of working with children would be an advantage, however training will be provided to:

• Provide tailored support and adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Build positive and inclusive relationships with children.
• Implement personalised learning programmes.
• Provide personal care to support a child's comfort and wellbeing.
• Gather and share information with the class teacher and SENCO.

Afternoon Role

1.00pm-3.15pm
Working predominantly on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who has complex additional needs, with occasional general classroom support or small-group work.

3.15pm-6.00pm
Supporting a small group of EYFS children and/or pupils with SEND in our After School Club, led by a manager and assistants who are also Learning Support Assistants within the school.

The same qualities and training opportunities outlined above apply to this role.

We Can Offer

• A strong and supportive staff team.
• An Ofsted-rated 'Good' school in all areas (March 2025).
• Well-behaved children who enjoy school.
• A happy and inclusive school with strong community links.
• Access to a staff wellbeing service.

To arrange a visit or request further information, please contact the school office on 01582 792341.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Redbourn Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 375 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Redbourn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redbourn-primary-school

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