SEND Learning Support Assistant

Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9NP

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week or 12.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - FTC until 31 August 2026
• Actual salary: £7,686 - £18,428

What skills and experience we're looking for

The CEO of SECAT and the Headteacher of Thorpedene Primary School are seeking to appoint two dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team.

Full and Part time roles available on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.

Working with our primary-aged pupils, you will provide essential support to children with special education needs, working in small groups and individual sessions. You will playa key role in promoting independence, ensuring progress, and building positive relationships, helping our pupils to thrive and achieve their best.

We are looking for candidates who have experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in a school setting, who are patient, empathetic, and committed to helping every child succeed, who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

It is essential that the appointed applicants have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at Grade C or 4 and above.

What the school offers its staff

Generous Holiday entitlement

Local GovernmentPension Scheme

Benefits Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Subsidised lunch Discounted

Wraparound School Club

Term Time plus Inset Days

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

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 500 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery website
• Email address: admin@thorpedene.secat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorpedene-primary-school

At Thorpedene we strive to provide a welcoming, friendly and happy learning environment for all our children. This is achieved through our hardworking whole school community including parents, Governors, Trustees and our dedicated team of staff and not forgetting the vital part – our children! We work collaboratively with a clear focus on our school vision and values.
Our aim at Thorpedene is to provide a purposeful, well-balanced curriculum which stimulates learning, encouraging reflective children to have the independence and self-confidence to live and learn, now and in the future.
We are determined to ensure that every child who attends Thorpedene continues to succeed in a supportive learning environment based on the school core values of Achieving, Caring, Respecting with Confidence. We know that children learn better when they are happy. Here at Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery we continue to put the best interests of every child at the heart of our school and ensure that every child is nurtured and challenged to achieve their true potential and pursue their dreams.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Shoeburyness High School.

Arranging a visit to Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@thorpedene.secat.co.uk.

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