SEN LSA - Part time

Abacus Primary School, Wickford
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Job Ref No. ECC3257-146 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 (points 5 and 6)
Position Start Date: 27/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 17/01/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Week beginning 20/1/25  

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SEN LSA (12.5 hours per week) Foundation Stage

We are looking for a committed and hardworking individual to join our amazing support staff team to support children within our Foundation Stage classroom on a 1:1 basis for 12.5 hours per weekfrom 11.45am to 2.15pm each day Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have experience of working with children with ASD and in the Foundation Stage.
  • Have experience of working in a school environment and working with children on a 1:1 basis.
  • Recognise the importance of home school partnerships and the importance of working as part of a team.
  • Be able to use their own initiative.
  • Have a good sense of humour and recognise the importance of making learning fun.
  • Be enthusiastic and consistent in your approach.
  • Be able to think creatively to make learning exciting, fun and relevant.
  • Recognise that every child deserves a champion.

We can offer you:

  • Well behaved, polite and enthusiastic pupils who want to learn.
  • A hard working, supportive team and SENCo.
  • Positive home school partnerships.
  • Opportunities for CPD.
  • Delicious school lunches cooked on site!

Tours of our school are warmly encouraged; our children would love to show you around their school and we would love to have an informal conversation with you. These can be arranged by contacting our school office on 01268 571018.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Abacus is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect all staff to share this commitment and follow safer recruitment practice.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references

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.

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Contact Information

Heidi Blakeley
Tresco Way
The Wick, Wickford
Essex, SS12 9GJ
Telephone: 01268 571018
Email: head@abacus.essex.sch.uk

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