Little Gonerby C of E Primary Academy
is seeking to appoint an
SEN Support Assistant

Start Date: 01.09.2026

Salary:  G3 6 – G3 9 £19,719.42-£20,668.17 (Actual Salary)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term whilst child remains in school

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, Part-Time, term time only (39 weeks, term time plus training days) or as agreed. Monday – Friday (8:45am – 3:15pm)

 Little Gonerby C of E Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an SEN Support Assistant 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 candidate 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.

The successful applicant 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.

Visits to the school are welcomed and should be arranged directly with the school by telephoning 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