1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant

Company: Shorefields
Apply for the 1:1 SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Job Ref No. ECC2629-68S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Points 6-7

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 01/06/2026

Learning Support Assistant

Role: 1;1 SEN Learning Support Assistant

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Contract: Fixed term to 20 July 2029

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 Inset Days)

Hours: 25 hours per week

Salary: Scale 3 Points 6-7 £25,989-£26,403 pa pro rata (Actual Salary: £15,054 – £15,294 pa)

Responsibilities

  • Support all pupils, including those with additional needs.
  • Work within a supportive and welcoming team.
  • Display enthusiasm, positivity, initiative, and ability to follow direction.

Qualifications

  • Experience of working with or caring for young children.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to understand children and support children with additional needs.
  • Able to work as part of a team.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school.
  • A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD.
  • Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools.
  • Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Flexible and family-friendly policies; flexible working arrangements possible.
  • Benefits platform offering valuable discounts.
  • Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Tech Scheme.
  • 24/7 GP access.

Equality and Diversity

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and supports their spiritual, cultural and moral development. We promote equality of opportunity, community cohesion and value diversity. The fundamental British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect are upheld by all staff, volunteers and other workers.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all employees and prospects, and we do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitable applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must go through an application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The school will conduct searches for publicly available information on shortlisted candidates. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026