SEN Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Lee Chapel Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join its fantastic SEN support team.

Hours - This role is offered on either a part-time basis (8.40am-1pm) or a full-time basis (8.40am-3pm with a 20 unpaid lunch break), term-time only.

Salary - Scale 2 Point 4 to Scale 4 Point6 dependant on qualifications and experience. Actual Salary £11,652 to £12,006 per annum (part-time) and £16,101 to £16,628 per annum (full-time).

Lee Chapel Primary School and Nursery is located in The Knares, Basildon. We are part of a Trust of six schools in Basildon (www.leechapelmat.co.uk), who work collaboratively and strive for excellence in all we do. Our clear focus on school improvement ensures that all children across our schools achieve the best possible outcomes in all areas of school life.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant who can offer SEN support to pupils. Please note, this role is predominantly supporting in the specialist SEND provision hub.

We are looking for a person who:

Has high expectations of the children and themselves
Can think creatively to engage, enthuse and motivate children
Is an excellent as part of a team and flexible when required
Is passionate about supporting all pupils, demonstrating empathy and understanding of different needs
Is confident and able to work with pupils with challenging needs, including social and emotional needs/behaviours
Is confident and able to support pupils in small groups and 1:1
Is able to promote and foster pupil independence
Has a positive outlook
Has a passion for working with children to enable them to achieve their potential.
Has drive to inspire and support children to achieve their best

We can offer you:

An Outstanding forward-thinking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
A well-resourced learning environment

If you are reading this thinking, "that sounds like me!", then we would LOVE to hear from you!

Visits to the school are WARMLY encouraged.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.