SEND Learning Support Assistant

Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AS

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 November 2025

• Closing date

  1 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,300 (Full Time Equivalent £24,131)

SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary

SEND Learning Support Assistant

Wallace Fields Infant School are seeking to recruit a permanent LSA to join their team who will focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The role involves supporting teaching and learning across the school, with a strong emphasis on meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Responsibilities include assisting with students’ educational, social, and physical development, providing tailored support for those with additional needs or requiring behavioural assistance, and ensuring they can fully access the curriculum and participate in school life.

We're looking for an individual who is flexible, patient, caring and confident with children, as well as being resourceful with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 

The role is Monday to Friday 08:45 - 15:15, term time only + 5 Inset days a year.

As part of the LSA role you will also work as a midday assistant which includes the supervision of children during lunchtime and supporting play activities.

Wallace Fields Infant School is part of South Farnham Educational Trust which is a growing multi-academy trust currently consisting of eleven schools, and an associate member - St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible and you are welcome to arrange a visit to meet the team.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 242 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wallace-fields-infant-school-and-nursery

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