Cherry Lane Primary School

SEN Learning Support Assistants (NVQ Level 2)


Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 28/09/2025
Closing time: 23:59
Job Reference: CJ5325
Advert Posted On: 19/09/2025

Location
West Drayton, Middlesex
Salary
£19,426 - £19,704 
Working Hours
Term Time  
Position
2 Required
Contract
Fixed Term
Work Hours
30 hours per week
Contract
1 year
Subject
Not applicable
NQT
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available

SEN Learning Support Assistants (NVQ Level 2)

Salary information: Scale 2, £19,426 - £19,704 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)
Work pattern: 30 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year - subject to review

Start date: As soon as possible
 
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Special Needs Learning Support Assistant to work with our pupils who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential and raise standards. 

The successful candidate will be required to support and improve learning for a small number of individuals with Education, Health, Care Plans by:

  • Providing support and making adaptations to enable engagement of pupils.
  • Supporting feeding and personal care needs.
  • Prepare appropriate resources to support the pupils.
  • Be prepared and aware in advance of lesson requirements.
  • To deliver learning and pastoral support to individuals with Education Health Care plans, under the direction of the Assistant Head and SENCO.
  • To give feedback of progress as appropriate.

Experience in working and supporting pupils as well as an NVQ level 2 in Teaching and Learning are essential for this role. You must also be patient, a very good communicator and have a genuine interest in working with children.

Induction, support and on-going training will be provided to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils as well as your success at our school.

Closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025 at Midnight
Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Further information: Please note that the school will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-employment checks.

Safeguarding Statement
Cherry Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.



Additional Information
CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks to include an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Summary
Location
West Drayton, Middlesex
Salary
£19,426 - £19,704 
Working Hours
Term Time
Positions
2 Required
Work Hours
30 hours per week
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Length of Contract
1 year
Subject
Not applicable
NQT Suitable?
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available