SEND Learning Support Assistant

Sandford Primary School, Winscombe, Somerset, BS25 5PA

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours per week (5.5hours per day) term-time only plus inset days
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term until 31.08.25
• Full-time equivalent salary: G14 Point 4-6 Gross salary £24,404 - £25,183

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have experience of supporting pupils with identified special educational needs and/or ADHD
• Have the confidence to manage SEMH issues
• Help children to learn as effectively as possible
• Have an understanding of the potential barriers to learning
• Work confidently and effectively on their own and as part of a team
• Have experience in delivering/scaffolding a personalised programme of work as directed by the class teacher
• Facilitate the inclusion of SEND children within the whole class setting
• Provide a purposeful and well-disciplined learning environment which reflects the school ethos
• Establish positive, professional and supportive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and other agencies, where necessary
• Have a calm and caring character

What the school offers its staff

• The full support of a dedicated, forward-thinking and committed team of staff and partnership board.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful, enthusiastic young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sandford Primary School is extremely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@sandfordprimary.org

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

SEN LSA Job Description.pdf - 164 KB (opens in new tab)

SEND LSA advert March 2025.pdf - 233 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sandford Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 148 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandford Primary School website
• Email address: office@sandfordprimary.org
• Phone number: 01934852602
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandford-primary-school-winscombe

Beautiful village Primary School in North Somerset.

Arranging a visit to Sandford Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@sandfordprimary.org.

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