SEN Support Assistant
About This Role
Little Gonerby C of E Primary Academy is seeking to appoint two SEN Support Assistants to support children with Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs). If you are someone who believes that all pupils regardless of their personal circumstances can excel and you have the ability to engage, enthuse and inspire our young people, then this job is for you!
We are looking for someone who can provide the care and support our children need, as well as carrying out interventions to support with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The successful candidates will work across different year groups in school and demonstrate adaptability by supporting a range of children with varying need (including cognition, communication and SEMH needs). Experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is essential; however, training and ongoing support will be provided for the successful candidate.
Position 1:
32.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday (term time only plus 5 INSET days)
G3.6 to G3:9 - £21,362.70-£22,390.52 actual per annum.
Position 2:
30 hours per week
Monday to Friday (term time only plus 5 INSET days)
G3.6 to G3:9 - £19,719.42 - £20,668.17 actual per annum.
The successful applicants will have:
An understanding of EHCPs.
The knowledge of how to support pupils with additional needs.
Excellent communication skills.
Be able to work as part of team as well as using your initiative.
Be willing to adapt and be flexible to changing circumstances.
Patience, resilience, calmness and a positive mindset.
We offer you:
Wonderful children and families.
The chance to be part of a brilliant, dedicated team.
A proactive and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
Support and guidance by our SENCo and other staff.
Access to a range of CPD and development through Infinity Academies Trust.
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
Closing Date: 20.04.2026
Interview Date: 27.04.2026
Start date: as soon as possible
If you would like to arrange a visit or have an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Joe Hawkins (Headteacher) on 01476 564112.
Little Gonerby C of E Primary Academy is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting child welfare. The appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and ‘Prohibition’ and ‘Disqualification’ checks. All references will be taken up before interview.
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Source: UK Teaching Vacancies Service (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.