SEND Learning Support Assistant

Westfield Primary School, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9PR

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  17 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,319.00 Monthly £25,133 FTE (£19,319 pro-rata actual)

SEND Learning Support Assistant job summary

About the School

We are a warm, inclusive, and forward-thinking school committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic support team.

The Role

In this role, you will work closely with the Inclusion Leader, class teachers and SEND Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with additional learning needs in our SEND room, Curiosity Corner.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver tailored small-group interventions and targeted learning support

Assist individual pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups to help them access their learning.

Help adapt learning materials and activities to match the unique needs of pupils (including ASC, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties).

Monitor pupil progress, record observations and feed back to teachers.

Foster a safe, supportive and engaging environment that builds pupil confidence and independence.

Undertake playground duties

Understand that safeguarding is paramount.

What We Are Looking For:

Experience or a strong passion for working with children with SEND.

Patience, adaptability and a calm, positive communication style.

The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

Strong team working skills whilst also being able to work independently

A good sense of humour

Good general education; Maths / Literacy qualification equivalent to a grade “C” or Grade “4” at GCSE level, or a willingness to undertake this qualification in your own time; basic IT skills

What We Offer:

A supportive, collaborative and friendly staff team.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Induction programme

Westfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The online search is not part of the shortlisting process and all candidates will have the chance to address any issues or concerns in the interview.

Westfield Primary School strives to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our pluralistic society and are committed to welcoming applications from all suitably experienced persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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

Westfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK

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 Westfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Westfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westfield-primary-school-woking

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