SEN Learning Support Assistant
Closing in 5 days (16 September 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15: £24,796 (FTE) £12.85 p/h to £25,185 (FTE) £13.05ph
Employer: Kingfisher Primary School
Location: Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8FJ
Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time
Working pattern: Full time, Part time
Closing date: 16 September 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
- Hours: Full or part-time will be considered
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Contract: Fixed-term contract (for the period that the children remain in school)
- Salary: Grade 15: £24,796 (FTE) £12.85 p/h to £25,185 (FTE) £13.05ph [Paid on a pro-rata basis – working term time only.]
- Pension: Employers contribution 24.4%
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Kingfisher Primary School is proud to be part of PPAT Education, and we are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The ideal candidate will:
- Have a passion for supporting the education and well-being of our wonderful children.
- Have a flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team.
- Be willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life.
- Can think on their feet and use their initiative.
- Be motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.
- Ideally have experience of supporting pupils with Social Communication and Language difficulties, ASC & ADHD (desirable).
Ofsted Dec 2024 stated: ‘Staff benefit from highly effective training. The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities early. It ensures that they get the adaptations and support they need to succeed. Pupils’ behaviour is excellent. Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel supported with their workload and well-being.’
DBS check
PPAT is committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks including criminal background check via the disclosure procedure will be undertaken before any post is confirmed.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged; please telephone to make an appointment. Please apply via the application form available from the school website or a paper copy via the school office. Applications should be returned by post to the school address or emailed to office@kingfisher.ppat365.org.
Closing date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Please note: Early applications are encouraged. Kingfisher Primary School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, should the school be able to appoint a suitable candidate.
