LSA (Learning Support Assistant) – Class based - SEND Support
Mulberry Silverdale Primary, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- 7
What skills and experience we're looking for
As an Academy within the Mulberry Schools Trust, we are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant – Class Based SEND Support to join the team at Mulberry Silverdale Primary.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a vibrant and inclusive primary school, working as part of a dedicated and passionate team. The role involves supporting pupils across the classroom, delivering targeted interventions and, where required, providing individual support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will play a key role in helping children access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential within a nurturing and ambitious environment where every child is enabled to thrive, belong and flourish.
We are looking for a person who:• Has experience of working with children in a primary or educational setting• Has experience of, or a strong understanding of, supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs• Is committed to inclusive practice and maintaining high expectations for all learners• Will support pupils to access learning through adaptive approaches and appropriate scaffolding• Will work effectively with class teachers, the SENDCo and wider staff to deliver high-quality support• Will provide targeted interventions and, where required, planned 1:1 support for pupils with EHCPs or identified additional needs• Will implement strategies and interventions recommended by teachers, the SENDCo and external professionals• Will promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development• Will build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues• Will contribute to the monitoring and recording of pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing• Will contribute positively to the wider ethos and life of the school as part of a collaborative team
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• An inclusive, nurturing and ambitious primary school at the heart of the Mulberry Schools Trust
• A strong commitment to inclusion, equity and high aspirations for every child
• A dedicated, skilled and supportive staff team committed to improving outcomes for pupils
• High-quality support, guidance and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to develop expertise in SEND, intervention delivery and inclusive practice
• A culture that values teamwork, reflection and continuous improvement
• Strong partnerships with families, governors and the wider Trust community
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload expectations
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families
This post would suit:
• An experienced Teaching Assistant looking to develop their expertise in SEND and inclusive practice
• Someone with experience of supporting pupils with SEND, EHCPs or additional needs
• Someone who is caring, adaptable and committed to ensuring every child can succeed
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive and ambitious team
• Someone who is passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for all pupils
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mulberry Silverdale Primary
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 622 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mulberry Silverdale Primary website
- Email address
- office@mulberrysilverdale.org
- Phone number
- 01424448100
Mulberry Silverdale Primary is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of its local community. As part of the Mulberry Schools Trust, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that enables every child to thrive, belong and flourish. We have high aspirations for all our pupils and work in close partnership with families to ensure children achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Our school provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is at the centre of our work, and every child is valued as an individual. We are proud of our strong relationships with families and our commitment to developing confident, compassionate and successful learners.
Mulberry Silverdale Primary benefits from a range of well-resourced learning environments, both indoors and outdoors, which support a broad and engaging curriculum. Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create rich learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
As a member of the Mulberry Schools Trust, we benefit from strong collaboration across schools, access to high-quality professional development and a shared commitment to educational excellence, equity and opportunity for all. Together, we are working to transform life chances and ensure every child receives the very best start in life.
Arranging a visit to Mulberry Silverdale Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mulberrysilverdale.org.
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