SEND Learning Support Assistant

1 week ago

Haverhill CB DE, United Kingdom Burton End Primary Academy Full time £18,924 - £25,989 per year
  • Burton End Primary Academy
  • Address: Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 9DE
  • Salary: £18,924 - £19,528 actual per annum (£25,185 - £25,989 pro rata)
  • Hours: 33.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
  • Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
  • Reference: 8108

Burton End Primary Academy opened a new Reception and Key Stage One specialist SEND unit in September 2020. The SEND Hub provides a multi-sensory bespoke curriculum for children with a range of special educational needs. When appropriate, the children will be encouraged to join whole school activities as well as learning in the classroom. We are looking for a SEND Learning Support Assistant who will be committed to working alongside an experienced Lead Teacher to help support the diverse range of needs.

You would ideally have achieved at least a level 3 childcare qualification or similar, a GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics, be able to work effectively as part of a team and have previous experience of working with children with special educational needs.

If you would like to join our friendly and supportive team and help make a difference we would love to hear from you.

We will offer you:

  • a place in a supportive and creative staff team
  • friendly, well-behaved children with a positive attitude to learning
  • a commitment to developing you professionally
  • partnerships with other local schools as part of Unity Schools Partnership.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

If you would like to discuss this role further, please call Graham Almond, on or email

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, to arrange, please call

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Closing date: 9 am, 31 December 2025.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

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