SEND Learning Support Assistant
Woodcote Primary School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JX19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Support Staff Grade 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Woodcote Primary School is a fully inclusive mainstream school, and following the success of our two existing Enhanced Resource Bases (ERBs), we are excited to be opening a third provision. This expansion provides an opportunity for us to welcome additional talented and committed staff to our wonderful team.
We are looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals to support children within our Communication & Interaction (C&I) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) ERBs. Each provision has a maximum of 10 children and benefits from a high adult-to-child ratio, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
The successful candidates will work as part of a team of five and will ideally have experience supporting children within either mainstream or specialist settings. However, we believe that personal qualities, values and a genuine commitment to supporting children are just as important as previous experience. The successful applicants may be required to use Team Teach strategies when necessary, and full Level 2 training will be provided. You will work closely with class teachers and specialist staff to implement personalised support strategies, helping children access an adapted curriculum and achieve their full potential.
If you are considering joining us, it is our children who will make the decision easy. They are remarkable young people with huge personalities, infectious smiles and an abundance of love to give. While each child has their own individual needs, these are only one part of who they are. They are full of character, determination, humour and potential, bringing joy, energy and purpose to every day. Working alongside them is both a privilege and a reward, offering countless opportunities to celebrate achievements, build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference. We are looking for someone who will champion our children, believe in what they can achieve and become part of their journey as they continue to thrive, succeed and amaze us every day.
What the school offers its staff
- Children who are a joy to spend time with.
- A hard working team of staff and governors who will support you.
- A school family who are dedicated to support the well-being of children, staff and families.
- Wellbeing support both in school and via the LA.
- Daily non-contact time to work alongside your colleagues.
- Additional CPD to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our children.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodcote Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 126 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sjones20@woodcote.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01530 417007
Woodcote Primary School is situated in the thriving market town of Ashby De La Zouch in North West Leicestershire. We were judged as ‘good’ by OFSTED in November 2022.
At Woodcote we rise to the challenge and aspire to be the best that we can be. Our aim is to recruit team members who are passionate about the role, care about developing and encouraging every child, and can provide an exciting teaching and learning opportunities for all our children.
We are looking for teachers who will:
• Be passionate about teaching and learning
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment
• Have a great sense of humour
• Be creative and innovative
• Have excellent English, maths and science subject knowledge
• Work effectively with colleagues, governors, parents and the wider community.
We can offer:
• Children who are a joy to teach
• A thorough curriculum which all staff have contributed to the development of
• Opportunities to access CPD supporting your professional development
• Working with colleagues in other settings through partnership work in Forest Way Alliance and maintained school collaboration
• The support of a hard working team of staff and governors
• A school family who are dedicated to support the well-being of children, staff and families.
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