SEND Learning Support Assistant St Jude's Church of England Primary School

St Judes Church of England Primary School

Post: SEND Learning Support Assistant plus Lunch Cover

Fixed Term: February 2026 Easter 2027(fixed term with the potential to extend)

Salary: Band 4 ( FTE) Actual

Working hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch

Closing date:Noon onFriday 23rd January 2026

Contact:hellis@

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviews may be carried out prior to the closing date.

Do you have a passion for helping individuals thrive Are you keen to make a positive difference to the lives of young people Are you looking for a new post If so then read on because St Judes are looking to extend their SEND Learning Support Assistant team.

The successful candidate must be flexible able to manage their time and workload be highly professional and have a track record of excellent attendance and appropriate literacy skills. You will need tohave grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English and a high standard of both written and spoken literacy.

Essential skills and qualities:

• At least two years experience of working with children across the primary age phase
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly motivated and willingness to learn
• Able to work independently and manage their own timetable
• Excellent knowledge of strategies that could support colleagues working with pupils
• A proven track record working with pupils who have additional needs
• GCSE C or above in maths and English or equivalent
• Effective IT skills organised and efficient

If you would like more info or a visit please do get in touch we are excited to show off our school grounds and mostly our amazing pupils.

PCC & St Judes CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level and any other background checks including overseas checks will be required prior to any offer of employment.

To apply please read the job description and complete the attached application form and return it tohellis@. Alternatively you can post your application to Mrs H Ellis HR & Admin Manager St Judes CE Primary School St Nicholas Street Portsmouth PO1 2NZ

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

As part of any recruitment process St Judes CE Primary School collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. St Judes CE Primary School is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Completing and sending an application in for a vacancy is your consent for us to process your data for the purpose of recruitment. Your data is not used in any other way and you can withdraw your consent at any point in the recruitment process and we will destroy or delete your information.

For more detailed information on what we collect how we use store delete data and your rights you can access a privacy statement on our web site.

You will need to demonstrate that you have a Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application however please note we will only contact those applicants shortlisted for interview.

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