Learning Support Assistant with SEN Support

Selwyn Primary School 

Newham Community Learning 

Learning Support Assistant - must have experience of supporting children with a range of special educational needs 

Job starts: As soon as possible 

Salary: Scale 3 Points 5-6 £21,140 - £21,459 - Qualified 

Contract type: Full time 

Contract term: Permanent 

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic Learning Support Assistant to join our dynamic school team. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an LSA who has experience of supporting children with SEN who require a bespoke curriculum which meets their individual needs. 

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:

• Is positive, motivational, calm, flexible and creative
• Is committed to engaging pupils into wanting to learn, inspiring them to be confident and independent
• Is patient and sensitive to children’s individual needs
• Can motivate pupils to achieve beyond their potential
• Has evidence of experience of working effectively with children who have a range of special educational needs
• Has a strong work ethic and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents

We can offer you: 

• Free breakfast 
• Wellbeing day to be taken throughout the year
• Quality first professional development 
• Curious children, who love learning 
• A supportive, forward thinking, and dedicated team of colleagues 
• An energetic and sociable team 

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to take an English and maths test as part of the interview process. 

We welcome visits from potential candidates. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 02084716173 to speak to our SENDCo, Katy Elliott.

Further information about our school can be found on our website - Selwyn website

Closing Date: 11 October 2024 at 9:30am

Interviews: w/c  14 October 2024

Selwyn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check as well as qualifications and reference checks. A disqualification declaration questionnaire may be required for this post.