EYFS SEN Learning Support Assistant (L2)

Wilfred Owen Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5SH

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.92 - £14.14 Hourly Grade 5 (SCP6-7) from £13.92 per hour

EYFS SEN Learning Support Assistant (L2) job summary

The Opportunity at Wilfred Owen

• Position: EYFS SEN Learning Support Assistant (L2)
• Hours: 15hrs per week (Monday & Tuesday 8.45am-3.15pm and Wednesday 8.45am-12pm OR Wednesday 12pm-3.15pm and Thursday & Friday 8.45am-3.15pm )
• Contract Terms: Permanent (Term-Time only)
• Start Date: 1st January 2027
• Salary: Grade 5 (SCP6-7)
• Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026
• Interview Date: Week commencing 30th November 2026

Context

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the early lives of children, Wilfred Owen is the place where your impact will truly matter. As a Level 2 Early Years SEN Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work in a warm, nurturing Early Years setting where every child is celebrated for their individuality and supported to thrive. You will be part of a dedicated, friendly team who value creativity, compassion, and collaboration. No two days are the same—your role will be hands-on, deeply rewarding, and full of opportunities to grow your practice. You’ll have the chance to support children and those with identified need, through tailored interventions, enrich their learning experiences and help build the strong foundations they need for future success.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking to develop professionally within a supportive environment that invests in your training, wellbeing, and career progression. If you’re enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to creating meaningful outcomes for young learners, we’d love to hear from you!

Vision Our vision is simple - for all our pupils to have high aspirations and to have a wide range of opportunities to develop the knowledge they need to reach their full potential.

Why Join Us?

• A nurturing school environment focused on lifelong learning
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support including mental health first aiders, counselling and wellness programmes
• Flexible working policies and generous leave packages
• Pension scheme, cycle-to-work programme and other staff benefits

Safeguarding Commitment: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and other checks.

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 Wilfred Owen Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wilfred Owen Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-wilfred-owen-school

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