SEND Learning Support Assistant/Midday Assistant
About This Role
Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant/Midday Assistant
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Hours: 32 hours 40 minutes per week
Scale: Scale 3 Point 6-7 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £20,329.88 - £20,644.40
Application Closes: Monday 5th October 2026 Midday
Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 12th October 2026
Start Date: ASAP after interviews
Support, Encourage and Empower - SEND Learning Support Assistant/Midday Assistant Wanted!
Are you an enthusiastic SEND Learning Support Assistant? Bardfield Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for a SEND Learning Support Assistant/Midday Assistant to join our dynamic team!
At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment—values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you will support pupils to help them have an outstanding educational experience, whilst fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
You will be working 32 hours 40 minutes per week; Monday - Thursday 8:15am to 3:30pm and Friday 8:15am to 2:00pm, term time only.
What’s in it for you?
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where you’re truly valued
- A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth
- A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme
- The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues
If you’re ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of something amazing!
We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01268 553488 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!
At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
Bardfield Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.
We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.