SEND Learning Support Assistant - SEN Provision

Winter Gardens Academy, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QA

31 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 October 2025

Job details

Job role: Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: You will be working 28 hours 40 minutes per week; Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 3:35pm and Friday 8:30am – 1:40pm, term time only.
Contract type: Fixed term - until 31/08/2026
Actual salary: £16,536.75- £17,339.93 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Support, Encourage and Empower – SEND Learning Support Assistant Wanted!

Are you an enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant? Winter Gardens Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for a SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic team!

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will support pupils within Winter Gardens’ SEN hub, ‘The Ocean Room’, helping to create an outstanding educational experience while nurturing an inclusive environment where every child is empowered to thrive.

You will be working 28 hours 40 minutes per week; Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 3:35pm and Friday 8:30am – 1:40pm, term time only.

What the school offers its staff

What’s in it for you?

A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

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.

Only completed application forms will be considered.

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.