SEN Learning Support Assistant
Greenway Junior School, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2JS31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
30 July 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 July 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
- 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 are seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a part time, fixed term basis (funding related) until 31 August 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities, working closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored interventions and create an inclusive, positive learning environment.
Your opportunity
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting the education and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Working closely with the class teacher, you’ll help deliver tailored learning experiences, adapt materials, and implement interventions that promote academic progress and life skills. You’ll play a key part in fostering positive behaviour, ensuring well-being, and maintaining strong communication with parents and professionals. This is an opportunity to contribute to an inclusive learning environment while developing your expertise through ongoing training and collaborative teamwork.
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 beneficial but not essential.
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 - £23,914
Actual Salary: £8,572.11
Hours: 12:30-15:30 Monday to Friday (15 hours per week) term time only
Closing Date: 30 August 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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