SEN Learning Support Assistant – Reception
Closing in 13 days (13 July 2025 5:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: SCC Grade 15 £24,027per annum pro rata (£12.45 per hour)
Employer: Curry Rivel C of E VC Primary School
Location: Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 13 July 2025 5:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- Fixed Term contract commencing September 2025
- SCC Grade 15 £24,027per annum pro rata (£12.45 per hour)
- 30 hours per week term time only
- Year Group : Reception
What will I be doing?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible person to work within our Early Years classroom to support with SEN requirements.
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 the child 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
- friendly and hardworking colleagues
- Passionate and supportive SENCO & Team
DBS check
All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Supporting documents and information
For further information about our school, please contact Mrs Ali Pook, Headteacher.
Closing date for applications: 13 July 2025 at 5pm
Shortlisting: 14 July 2025
Interviews: 21 July 2025
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. 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.