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SEN Learning Support Assistant
Perryfields Junior School, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7PP8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Perryfields Junior School are seeking to appoint a highly effective, dedicated and compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The position is for 30 hours per week working Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. term time only. Actual salary: £18,145 per annum
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Essex NJC Scale 4, Point 8
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an individual who:
- has experience of supporting children with special educational needs.
- will be proactive and committed to supporting pupils effectively.
- is committed to inclusive education and our school's ethos of positivity.
- is hard-working, resilient and adaptable.
- has a love of learning and is committed to their own development.
- has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
- the support of an experienced Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
- a school that values and celebrates cultural diversity.
- ongoing training and professional development in SEN strategies.
- a supportive and friendly community.
Further information about the job
The Role
The successful candidate will:
- Provide individual and small-group support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
- Support pupils' social, emotional and communication development.
- Help implement behaviour and learning strategies in a positive and supportive manner.
- Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, therapists and parents to ensure consistent support.
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.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
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About Perryfields Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 301 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Perryfields Junior School website
- Email address
- admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01245 250781
Junior School (Academy)
Arranging a visit to Perryfields Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk.
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