SEN Learning Support Assistant
Greenway Junior School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2JS17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
20 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- GLF Associate 2 Point 1- Actual Salary: £8,572.11
SEN Learning Support Assistant job summary
Greenway Junior School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team for 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is a fixed-term position (funding-related) until 31 August 2027 and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Your opportunity
This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work directly with children, providing tailored support that helps them develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Whether you're delivering targeted interventions, adapting learning activities, or celebrating a child's breakthrough moment, you'll play an important part in their educational journey.
As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Support children with special educational needs and disabilities to access learning and achieve their individual goals.
- Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging, personalised learning activities and interventions.
- Encourage positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and independence.
- Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, parents, and external professionals.
- Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive school environment where every child can flourish.
- Benefit from ongoing training, support, and opportunities to develop your skills and experience within a collaborative team.
This role would suit someone who is patient, compassionate, and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning. If you're looking for a part-time position where you can make a lasting impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
What we are looking for
- Good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Ability to support learning activities, clarify instructions, and engage children effectively.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate records.
- Good communication skills, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Flexible, calm under pressure, and passionate about making a positive impact on children’s lives.
- Experience working with children with significant or complex needs is desireable.
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
About Greenway Primary School
Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Greenway Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £24,751
Actual Salary: £8,872.14
Hours: 12:30-15:30 Monday to Friday (15 hours per week) term time only
Closing Date: 20th September 2026
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Greenway Junior School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 307 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Greenway Academy is a KS2 School with a vibrant learning community which offers support for the development of all children
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