SEN Learning Support Assistant

Phoenix St Peter Academy are looking to appoint a SEN LSA to join our friendly, supportive and hard working team. Learning Support Assistants play a vital and important role within our teaching and learning team, supporting children with a variety of needs including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s). We are particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have experience of physical and medical needs. The Role: Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 7th June 2026. Interviews: Friday 19th June 2026. Contract Details: Start date: 1st September 2026. Fixed Term until:31st August 2027. Salary: NJC England & Wales Support Staff Scale 3- 4 Annual salary of £24,796 to £25,185 (Full-time equivalent). Actual salary will be pro-rata based on the hours per week, and weeks per year of the job role. Start date: 1st September 2026 (for compulsory training) The candidates selected for interview will be informed after shortlisting and full details of the interview programme will be provided.  In particular, successful applicants should: At least one years experience of working with children with SEND in the primary age range (essential) Experience with children with physical and medical needs (desirable) Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment  (essential) An understanding of children with SEN needs  (essential) Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare (essential)  Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable)  Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures  (essential) Have a sympathetic understanding of the emotional, social and intellectual needs of children with special educational needs  (essential) Motivated to work with children with special educational needs and to inspire confidence in them  (essential) You should:  Be calm, patient and have good listening skills Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff  Be reliable, trustworthy, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities  The ability to use initiative  Be willing to undertake direction and guidance  Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies  Be able to work as part of a team For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only. Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust? Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice: Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opport