SEN Learning Support Assistant - External Candidates Only
30 hours per week, term time only
Fixed term from 1st December 2025 until August 2027 (initially)
Application via application form only (please email for link), please do not send CV's as these will not be considered.
Foxton Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to join our team as a
SEN Learning Support Assistant.
We are a small, friendly school where every team member is valued, and every child matters. We value inclusion and equity, and we are currently striving to achieve the
Inclusion Quality Mark
this academic year.
This position is for 30 hours per week and is fixed-term until August 2027 in the first instance. The actual salary is
17,033
, based on 38 weeks of work with less than five years of service.
Job Overview
The role of SEN Learning Support Assistant is both rewarding and challenging, but you will be well supported. You will play a pivotal role in supporting children across the school with a range of SEND needs and other barriers to learning, both within the classroom and in tailored one-to-one settings.
Working closely with the class teacher, you will help facilitate learning, adapt teaching approaches as needed, and foster a positive environment where every child feels understood and valued.
Your responsibilities will include assisting with the planning, preparation, and delivery of lesson content; preparing resources to support learning activities; and providing pastoral support to pupils. Additionally, you will contribute to evaluating pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure that all learners' needs are met.
The post holder will work under the direction of the
SENDCo
to support specific pupils in their learning.
The Candidate We Are Looking For Will:
have significant experience working with challenging behaviour and SEND needs;
have an enthusiastic and positive outlook;
see all behaviour as communication and buy into the school's inclusive ethos;
be imaginative and creative, inspiring children to learn and grow;
be resilient;
demonstrate and believe in high expectations and aspirations for all learners;
be confident in engaging with parents and developing positive home-school relationships;
have evidence of effective classroom support;
have a commitment to ongoing professional development;
be dedicated to all children and willing to go the extra mile.
Job Requirements:
A minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and Maths) - desirable
A Teaching Assistant qualification - desirable
Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson delivery to achieve positive learning outcomes
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff
The ability to be empathetic and understanding of pupils' individual needs
Why Join Us?
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant at Foxton Primary School, you'll have the opportunity to build upon your existing skills within a supportive environment that values professional development, training, and career progression.
What We Can Offer You:
Excellent opportunities to innovate and shape the future of the school in collaboration with other schools within the
Symphony Learning Trust
An outstanding team environment where teaching and learning are at the heart of all we do
Opportunities for continued professional development within the Trust, alongside colleagues from other schools and with recognised training providers
Symphony Learning Trust and Foxton Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check for regulated activity.
To discuss the role in more detail, please contact the Headteacher,
George Norman.
References will be requested immediately for shortlisted candidates.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 20 months