SEND Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Responsible to:                        SENDCO

Contract Type:                         Permanent 

Working hours:           34.75 hours per week, 190 days per year,  8.15am to 3.30pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) 8.15am – 4.30pm (Wednesday) with 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day

Holidays:                                       Pro rata entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays taken during periods of school closure

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking school that places significant value on professional learning and career development. We are seeking a positive, proactive and confident person to join our busy Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team.

You will provide high quality support across the school. You will develop close supportive relationships with SEND students within our SEND provision. You will also support SEND students in mainstream lessons with EHCP’s and on the SEND register. This will include 1:1, small group interventions, classroom support and help students transition back into mainstream lessons.

Applicants should be organised, self-confident and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills along with the ability to multitask.

The successful candidate would ideally have experience working with children, be an excellent communicator with strong safeguarding knowledge who will maintain confidentiality at all times whilst working to achieve the best possible outcomes and wellbeing for our students.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals and external specialist agencies who share your commitment to inclusive education and making a positive difference in young lives.

The school was accredited as World Class in July 2021 and as such, we are committed to providing a world-class education for every student through a well-designed and balanced curriculum. Our established culture provides a calm, safe and stimulating learning environment.

We would like the successful applicant to start as soon as possible.

With our Trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in future.

Closing date for applications is at 9.00 am Friday 9^th January 2026.

Possible days for interviewing Monday 12^th January 2026 and Tuesday 13^th January 2026.

We may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

To apply for this role please follow: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136976/EDV-2025-SSG-43163 

If you have any queries, please contact the school.

t:  01536 513063

e: recruitment@orbismat.com

Southfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.  The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.