SEND Learning Support Assistant

• Burton End Primary Academy
• Address:Haverhill Suffolk CB9 9DE

• Salary:18924 - 19528 actual per annum (25185 - 25989 pro rata)

• Hours:33.25 hours per week 38 weeks per year
• Contract:Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference:8108

Burton End Primary Academy opened a new Reception and Key Stage One specialist SEND unit in September 2020. The SEND Hub provides a multi-sensory bespoke curriculum for children with a range of special educational needs. When appropriate the children will be encouraged to join whole school activities as well as learning in the classroom. We are looking for a SEND Learning Support Assistantwho will be committed to working alongside an experienced Lead Teacher to help support the diverse range of needs.

You would ideally have achieved at least a level 3 childcare qualification or similar a GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics be able to work effectively as part of a team and have previous experience of working with children with special educational needs.

If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team and help make a difference we would love to hear from you.

We will offer you:

• a place in a supportive and creative staff team

• friendly well-behaved children with a positive attitude to learning

• a commitment to developing you professionally

• partnerships with other local schools as part of Unity Schools Partnership.

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

If you would like to discuss this role further please call Graham Almond on or email

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed to arrange please call .

To apply please visitour website

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If youd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share well facilitate this wherever we can whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. Were keen to ensure were designing an organisation that works for everyone so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.