SEN Learning Support Assistant
Buckler's Mead School, Yeovil, BA21 4NH14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Actual salary
- £17821 - £18393 per annum actual salary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required for September 2026, a SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN experience desirable) to join the SEND team, providing specialist in-class and group support for identified students on the SEND register.
Having achieved another "record-breaking" set of results in summer 2025, and following on from our
Ofsted visit in May 2024 where we were judged as a strong ‘Good’ in all areas, Buckler’s Mead Academy is
going from strength to strength.
We seek to recruit a SEN Learning Support Assistant (SEN experience desirable) to work with the SENDCo and join our SEND team to organise, monitor and support the implementation of personalised learning provision for identified students on the SEND register. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, enthusiastic, energetic, resilient and patient, with experience of working with SEND students. You will be dedicated and passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs and able to work alongside teachers to support teaching and learning. The SEND team works closely together and it is therefore essential that you can build good relationships with others quickly and efficiently and can work well as part of a team.
Duties of the role include:
Promote positive behaviour through emotional coaching and restorative practice.
Develop one to one and small group mentoring arrangements as required with students with SEMH needs.
Encourage students to reflect on their behaviour and to accept responsibility for their actions.
Support students in class to access the curriculum.
Support students in social and emotional wellbeing.
In conjunction with teachers and specialist Teaching Assistants, develop resources to support individual students.
Support the SENDCo to implement the SEND policy by supporting staff and students to embed strategies to improve provision for SEND students.
Observe students in lessons to provide evidence of need and consider appropriate intervention programmes, under the direction of the SENDCo.
Support the smooth running of the Learning Support Base, by supervising students during timetabled lessons or as directed by the SENDCo.
Support the learning of identified students before, during and/or after school through the provision of agreed additional study/skills opportunities.
Use data and ICT extensively to ensure appropriate students are identified for support and that this group’s progress is monitored and reported appropriately.
Support the personalised learning agenda through the development of other relevant materials.
Support the work to personalise learning for students through attendance at relevant subject meetings across the academy.
Under the direction of the SENDCo and Exams Officer, support students with special needs through the examination process as required.
The accompanying Job Description gives further information and background about this role and further details of the knowledge, skills, experience and attributes which the successful candidate will possess.
If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Applications should be sent for the attention of Mr Mark Lawrence, Headteacher, and include details of your current experience and suitability for the role.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 22 June 2026 (9.00 am)
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme “Health Assured” which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase from the refectory.
We seek to significantly invest in developing all of our staff. This has been strengthened by our work with Trust partners and the successful candidate will benefit from trust wide opportunities, CPD and working with colleagues across trust schools. Our vision as an academy is “An Inspiring Education For All”. We believe that all members of our community should be given the opportunity to be happy, to achieve, participate and become successful. Our job as professionals is to ensure this happens. All our staff sign up to these aspirations and play a full role in contributing to this vision through inclusive teaching and support. We seek to recruit dedicated and talented staff, highly committed to making a difference.
Further information about the job
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ requirements we carry out social media checks on all shortlisted candidates.
Buckler’s Mead Academy is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.
Commitment to safeguarding
Buckler's Mead is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
We have a duty of care and the right to take reasonable action, ensuring the welfare and safety of pupils. If staff have cause for concern that a child is subject to any form of abuse, we will follow child protection procedures and inform Children’s Services.
Buckler’s Mead meets statutory requirements relating to Disclosure & Barring Service – all staff and volunteers who work with Buckler’s Mead Academy who meet the ‘regulated activity test’ (Freedoms Act 2012) are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About Buckler's Mead School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 797 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Buckler's Mead School website
- Email address
- office@bucklersmeadacademy.com
- Phone number
- 01935424454
Originally established as Buckler's Mead School in 1957, Buckler’s Mead Academy is now a successful 11- 16 academy where we pride ourselves on providing an inspiring education for all. This is achieved through a strong sense of community, providing a wide range of opportunities, ensuring students enjoy school and are ultimately successful in their chosen field.
We believe in providing a learning environment that is calm, orderly and respectful, where our students can reach their full potential and go on to be happy, successful and fulfilled members of the community.
In September 2021 the Academy joined the Midsomer Norton Partnership Trust. This is a strong trust of more than 25 schools, including 11 secondary schools. The trust is often described as the 'market leader' in the South West and has an exceptional record for providing high quality educational provision to all of its students.
Arranging a visit to Buckler's Mead School
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