SEND 1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Arthur Bugler Primary School, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 7BQ26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 October 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
- £17,818.30 - £19,073.02 Annually (Actual) Thurrock Pay Band A
SEND 1:1 Learning Support Assistant job summary
1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistant
30 hours and 25 minutes per week
8:25 am - 3:00pm (includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
38 weeks of the year - term time plus Inset Days
Salary: Thurrock Band A Points 1- 6: £17,818.30 - £19,073.02 per annum
Start Date: January 2027
Fixed until 31st August 2027
Arthur Bugler Primary School wishes to appoint a new 1:1 SEND Learning Support Assistantwho has experience, or an interest, in supporting children with special educational needs, such as autism. You will have a passion for working with pupils and assisting them on their journey. You will need to have an understanding of the subjects that you support the child in, be able to demonstrate a fair attitude and apply rules consistently. You will be resilient and have excellent de-escalation skills. The ideal candidate will be able to nurture supportive relationships and be able to demonstrate a practical, hands on approach to supporting teaching.
The candidates will preferably have:
NVQ qualifications or equivalent.
A good standard of English and Mathematics and basic computer skills.
Experience or interest in supporting pupils with a range of needs e.g. Autism, ADHD, speech and / or language difficulties, cerebral palsy
Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour
Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs
Experience of the EYFS and / or KS1 curriculum
Flexible and adaptable with timetabling and the daily routines
Excellent communication skills, and the ability to liaise with parents and relevant staff
Experience in personal care
Strong behaviour management skills
Previous SEND experience preferred
Arthur Bugler Primary School is a vibrant and diverse school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy and confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now, and in the future. The School is proud to be:
Friendly, caring and supportive, with a strong student council
A place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected
An inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children
A school that celebrates every child's individuality and success
Arthur Bugler Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.
What the school can offer:
2-week October half term
Recognition of continuous service
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent CPD opportunities
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
The support of an experienced family of schools
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply nowor you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Liz Andersonhr@osborne.coopor 01375 648901. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.
Arthur Bugler Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026 at 9 am
Interview Date: 23rd November 2026
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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 Arthur Bugler Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 406 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
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