SEND Learning Support Assistant

Greenways Primary School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3BS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time: Hours: 31 hours, 15 minutes per week, Term time plus Inset days Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm including 30 minutes unpaid lunch and one 15-minute break
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,847
• Pay scale: Level 4, point 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced LSA to join our happy, vibrant learning community. The role will involve supporting children with complex special educational needs to access personalised learning opportunities within our specialist class provisions.

The successful applicant will be:

• An outstanding practitioner committed to working in partnership with class teachers to raise standards and develop every aspect of our children including their communication and language skills
• Passionate about helping children to overcome barriers to their learning, including supporting pupils with complex behaviour needs.
• Have experience supporting pupils with complex special educational needs to access learning that is personalised to individual needs.
• Able to think creatively to make learning exciting and relevant
• Highly organised and able to manage their time effectively
• Reflective practitioners who are keen to develop their skills and progress in their role.
• Positive, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a wider team
• Educated to at least GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English (an NVQ or equivalent in Learning Support or Early Years is also desirable)

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

Opportunities for a range of developmental opportunities working alongside an experienced team of SEND practitioners.

Fantastic resources and environment including a woodland area, 2 fields, a swimming pool and a cookery room

A focus on staff well-being as part of the Learning in Harmony Trust putting staff first and providing many incentives and opportunities including the Perkbox scheme.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEND LSA - October 2026.pdf - 274 KB (opens in new tab)

About Greenways Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 856 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Greenways Primary School website
• Email address: contactus@greenways.lihtrust.uk
• Phone number: 01702 987950
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenways-primary-school-southend-on-sea

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