SEN Learning Support Assistant (ARP)

SEN LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (ARP - Additional Resource Provision based)

31.25 hours per week.

About The School:

Our Additional Resource Provision, attached to our Ofsted Outstanding rated school, meets the needs of 21 pupils with Autism or Social Communication differences. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Learning Support Assistant who has a proven track record of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs, including autism. This role would potentially also suit a Psychology (or similar) graduate who is looking to gain experience for a future career working with neurodivergent children.

About You:

You will work in our well-equipped and established ARP and also support pupils as they transition into our mainstream school.  

We are looking for someone who:

• Is flexible, pro-active and hands-on.
• Has a proven track record of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum either in a SEND setting or a mainstream school OR is looking to develop skills and gain experience in SEND.
• Has a degree or minimum Level 3 TA qualified.  
• Knowledge of specialist systems e.g. Makaton, PECs and TEAM TEACH to support pupils with SEN.
• Has passion, energy and enthusiasm for this challenge and has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Is experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships.

What We Can Offer:

All our staff are hardworking and dedicated and have a clear focus on high quality teaching and learning.   Our school has developed a positive ‘can do’ ethos of high expectations and innovation.  We can offer you:

• A strong team ethos within a lovely, purpose-built ARP attached to our mainstream school.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• To work alongside skilled and talented therapists who want the best for our pupils.
• High staff morale across the school.
• Great staff benefits such as: a complimentary health insurance, staff carpark, complimentary school lunch daily and school initiatives towards your well-being. 

We actively welcome visits to the school.  Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Closing Date: Friday 22nd May 2026

Interview Date: Monday 8th June 2026

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026