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SEN Learning Support Assistant

Greensted Primary School & Nursery, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1RX

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 December 2026

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

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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: Hours of work: 8:30-3:00, Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, term-time only, 43.5wks paid per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,600 to £29,824
• Actual salary: £18,670 to £20,174
• Pay scale: Scale 3 Point 6 to Scale 5 Point 11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Greensted is a vibrant and inclusive educational environment dedicated to fostering the potential of all our students. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team and support our students with Special Educational Needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to students with SEN, helping them to engage in classroom activities.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering tailored educational programs.
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor and report on student progress and behaviour.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external specialists to promote student development.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN.
• A relevant qualification in education, childcare, or special needs support is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.
• A paid Professional Development Day to take during term time

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

GPS LSA JOB DESCRIPTION.pdf - 263 KB (opens in new tab)

About Greensted Primary School & Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 520 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Greensted Primary School & Nursery website
• Email address: finance@greensted.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01268 553 359
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greensted-junior-school-basildon

Greensted is an oversubscribed Primary School with Nursery classes that caters for pupils ranging from age 2 to 11. We are an academy and part of the Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust.
What makes Greensted Primary School and Nursery stand out from the crowd? Three aspects: Our pupils, who wholeheartedly embody the Greensted values. Our parents, who provide the platform and support to enable our children to succeed. And finally, the Greensted Staff, who ensure that our pupils receive a truly fantastic all-round learning experience. Don't believe us? Pay us a visit and see our remarkable school in action!

Arranging a visit to Greensted Primary School & Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@greensted.essex.sch.uk.

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