SEN Learning Support Assistant

Chater Infant School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7RD

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (Actual) The salary will be pro rata depending on hours worked

SEN Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, hard-working and caring staff team. This vacancy is for as soon as possible and in the first instance is until the end of the Spring Term 2026 however there is the opportunity to extend to the end of the Summer Term 2027. You will be working in either Early Years or Key Stage One. You will be providing support to children with a significant level of SEND either within a small group, paired or individual support

The hours are 8.40 am to 3.10 pm Monday to Friday plus a half hour lunch break. Part time will be considered so please indicate in your application your preferred hours. It will be Term Time only, plus Inset Days. You will be supporting children during lunch time as necessary. You will have a good knowledge of the Early Years/Key Stage One curriculum and practice and be able to work effectively as part of a team. You are committed to helping children to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives and to help them to reach their potential in each area of the curriculum. You are also committed to making learning fun and exciting. Visits to our school are recommended and warmly welcomed.

Please note applications may be considered while posts are being advertised and we reserve the right to retract the vacancy sooner than the advertised date.

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 Chater Infant School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 223 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chater Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chater-infant-school

Chater Infant School is an inclusive and multi cultural two form entry school with a Nursery.  We are a very successful, well organised and resourced school. At Chater we know our school is very special and we are proud of our achievements.  Our friendly and caring school lies at the heart of a diverse community and prides itself on enabling pupils from many different cultures and religions to work happily together. 

We are committed to safeguarding children. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and medical check.   References will be obtained in advance on any candidate being shortlisted for interview. 

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