SEND Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant - SEND (EYFS)

Start Date: November 2026 or as soon after

Fixed Term contract until end August 2026 (with a view to extend)

Hours: 16.5 hours (working pattern TBC)

Salary: BG6 or BG7 based on experience - £26,847 - £29,071 pro-rata (indicative £10,240 - £11,337 for 16.5hpw term time only)

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the team at our supportive, popular and friendly school. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT to work closely with the class teacher to support children in your care. 

Successful candidates will be expected to support the learning for a child with SEND and children with differing needs, predominantly in the classroom. More experienced candidates may be employed at BG7, but would also be expected to lead learning activities with the class while the teacher is close by. Whatever your experience, as a school, we are committed to providing support in order for you to continue to develop into a highly effective LSA. 

The role requires the candidate to have some or all of the following:

The ability to effectively support children with differing needs in the classroom.

Experience of working in either in EYFS/ KS1 and with pupils with SEND (especially Autism/ ADHD) and those learning English as an additional language. 

Care, adaptability, foresight, humour, resilience and initiative.

Good interpersonal skills to communicate with Class Teachers, LSAs, SENDCo and Parents.

To provide a positive and encouraging learning environment.

To be able to refocus children back toward learning through positive behaviour strategies.

The ability to lead high-quality interventions to support needs.

St John’s is a very happy, successful and popular school, near the top of Whiteladies Road and close to the Downs. We now operate over two sites but remain very much one school. We already have an outstanding team of highly dedicated, experienced and hardworking staff and the successful applicant will enjoy and develop professionally by working alongside colleagues. Please read our OFSTED report for more details of our excellent inclusive practice.

We pride ourselves on being a caring and high achieving organisation both for our pupils and our staff. We are seeking to recruit an exceptional individual who can develop excellent relationships with children and staff and is dedicated to enabling the highest standards of achievement for all pupils. We need a person who is adaptable, who can work on their own initiative and who is caring, patient and able to work collaboratively with a very supportive team. 

We offer the successful candidates a fun and friendly team, the pleasure of working with our fantastic pupils and a community committed to supporting and developing all its staff to be the best that they can be. The role would initially be in EYFS. We aim to keep staff working within one of our year group teams but your on-going deployment will be determined on a needs basis. Support will be within the classroom, working 1:1 with a child and may include leading small group interventions. 

Visits to the school are encouraged and will ideally take place on Wednesday 4th November at 4pm, please contact the School Office on 0117-3532090. 

Please read the job description and person specification carefully. Please contact the school if you require a job description for LSA Grade 7 (only 3 documents able to be uploaded to Eteach). CVs will not be accepted and all application forms must be completed in full. Please state clearly why you are suitable for this role. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical checks and references. 

Closing Date: Noon Monday 9th November 2026

Interviews: Monday 16th November 2026

St John’s is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils.