SEN1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Monksmead School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 June 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: H2
• Additional allowances:

  H2

SEN1:1 Learning Support Assistant job summary

About Monksmead School

Monksmead is a one-form entry maintained primary school serving Reception to Year 6 in Borehamwood. We are proud of our warm, respectful community and our commitment to “Respect, Reflect, Believe, Succeed.” We have a high proportion of pupils with EHCPs and SEN, and we take seriously our role to educate and nurture each individual so they can thrive.

About the role

We are excited to invite applications for the role of SEN 1:1 Learning Support Assistant at our school. We currently have opportunities for both full and part-time positions, and wish to appoint enthusiastic and committed individuals to support children with additional needs. The successful candidates will play a vital role in ensuring the continued progress, care, and welfare of our pupils.

The roles are term time only, Monday to Friday. They also include lunch cover. It is important to note that these are fixed term contracts, directly linked to the requirements and funding of the EHCP held by the pupil(s) you will be supporting.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you. Come and be part of our dedicated team!

About you - the ideal candidate:

• flexible in your approach to school life
• able to support all our children to become curious, successful learners who believe in themselves
• prepared to train if you do not currently have a Level 2 qualification
• committed to upholding the ethos of the school
• self-reflective and proactive
• committed to ensuring the very best for all our children in all aspects of their education and well-being
• a team player with a great sense of humour!

We offer:

• a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children in our community
• a caring and supportive working environment
• a highly motivated and dedicated team of staff, governors and parents who are committed to building on the many strengths of the school

Selection Procedure:

After the application deadline has passed, the following steps will take place:

• Screening & pre-selection of candidates
• References and background check, including online checks, for shortlisted candidates
• Interview
• Decision
• Job offer and contract

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to employment references.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and commitment to inclusive education. Thank you for your interest in joining our team — we look forward to hearing from you.

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 Monksmead School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monksmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monksmead-school

Monksmead is an oversubscribed, one form entry Primary School in Borehamwood. We want our children to have special and happy memories of their time at Monksmead and value highly the positive relationships we build between children, parents, staff, governors and our neighbouring community.There is a driving determination to ensure that children and adults in the school reach their full potential. Learning is celebrated and openly admired. The school is a happy stimulating and caring place where our Monksmead values are shown in everything we do.

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