SEN Learning Support Assistant

SEN Learning Support Assistant

Location: Chichester, West Sussex

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Salary: £18,345

Supply Desk are working with a welcoming primary school in Chichester who are looking for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and wellbeing.

The Role

You will work alongside pupils with a range of additional needs, providing support both 1:1 and within small groups.

The role will involve:

Supporting children with Special Educational Needs

Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support

Helping pupils engage with their learning and develop independence

Supporting children with complex needs in a calm and nurturing way

Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

Supporting pupils with healthcare needs following appropriate training and individual care plans

Assisting with personal care where required

Working closely with teachers and the wider support team

Contributing positively to the wider life of the school

About You

The successful candidate will be:

Calm, patient and nurturing

Resilient and confident supporting children with additional needs

Reliable, punctual and committed

Passionate about helping children achieve their potential

Ideally experienced working with SEN or complex needs

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Interested in Early Years education

Willing to undertake relevant training to support individual pupil needs

Previous experience within a school, SEN setting, nursery or care environment would be advantageous, but transferable experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

ASAP start

Full-time, term-time-only position

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

£18,345 salary

Supportive and welcoming school environment

Ongoing training and professional development

The opportunity to make a real difference to children with additional needs

If you're passionate about SEN support and looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Maria at Supply Desk for more information.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding, DBS and reference checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education