SEN Learning Support Assistant

About the job

Key information

Required from 1st September 2025 (for one year in the first instance linked to funding)

Salary: 15.3 – 15.4 (£12.45 – £12.64 per hour and pay award is pending)

Employers pension contribution is 24.4%

27.5 hours a week (additional five hours a week paid at grade 16.2 available as a MDSA)

What will I be doing?

Manor Court Community Primary School (proud to be part of PPAT – The Preston Primary Academy Trust) is a large fourteen class community primary school. We are a busy, inclusive and friendly school. We take pride in giving each of our children a love of learning through a variety of opportunities. Our school ethos is built upon ‘caring and learning together’ and we believe that this is evident in all that we do for our children and staff.

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Manor Court Community Primary School. This role is for one year in the first instance and is linked to the additional funding for the child.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for supporting the education and well-being of each of our wonderful children.
• Be enthusiastic about the development and aspirations of all learners.
• Be willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life, including developing professional relationships with parents and community members.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure best practice is followed and shared.
• Have the ability to think on their feet, using their initiative whilst working collaboratively across all staff groups.
• Be motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.

DBS check

PPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, medical clearance, and references.

Supporting documents and information

Please complete the application form which is available from the school and the PPAT website.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome and a member of our senior leadership team would be delighted to show you around. Please also consider looking at our school website and social media accounts (Facebook and X) to gain an understanding of our fun, academically high achieving, and friendly school.

Your completed application form and letter can be posted to the school or emailed to office@manorcourt.ppat365.org Please address it for the attention of Mrs Diana Hunt, Assistant school Business Manager.

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 2 June 2025

Interview: Week beginning Monday 9 June 2025

Please note: Early applications are encouraged. Manor Court Community Primary School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, should the school be able to appoint a suitable candidate.

Due to the expected number of applications we will only inform applicants if they have been shortlisted and invited to attend an interview.

Apply on the Manor Court Community Primary School website