SEN Learning Support Assistant
Closing in 7 days (11 December 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 15 £24,796 per annum pro rata (£12.85 per hour)
Employer: Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School
Location: Langport, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 11 December 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible person to work within our Early Years KS1 and or Year 5 classroom to support with SEN requirements.
Year Group : Year 1 / 5
What will I be doing?
You will support social, emotional and behavioural needs as well as their learning within the classroom. The role would involve delivering flexible and proactive interventions, led by the teacher to support and secure progress. You should be prepared to provide intimate care. You should have empathy and be prepared to use emotion coaching, de-escalation strategies and where necessary, positive handling techniques (you will be trained for this). Ideally, the candidate would be able to deliver specific interventions over short periods (including 1:1 and small group work).
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You should offer:
- Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour and emotions
- A calm, positive, consistent and patient approach to supporting children
- Experience of supporting learning within the classroom
- The ability to work well as part of a team.
- The ability to adapt to change
What is in it for me?
We can offer:
- A supportive working environment
- Training in relational behaviour strategies and interventions including Team Teach training
- Training in supporting pupils with neurodiversity
- Friendly and hardworking colleagues
- Passionate and supportive SENCO & Team
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
For further information about our school, please contact Mrs Ali Pook, Headteacher.
Shortlisting: 11 December
Interviews: 15 December
If you do not receive an interview invitation, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.