SEND Learning Support Assistant

Salary: National Joint Council Pay Scale Grade 3 Points 4-6

Hours: 32.5 hours a week

Work Pattern: 38 weeks a year with additional compulsory training days based on the needs of the school. 

Contract Type: Fixed-Term to 31^st August 2025 (with the possibility of extension beyond this date).

Reporting to: SENDCo

Required as soon as possible

Closing Date: 12:00pm on Thursday 23rd January 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 24th January 2025               Interviews: week commencing 27th January 2025

We currently have a vacancy for a highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to provide learning and care support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in class, in small groups or 1:1. We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Provide learning and care support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in class, in small groups or 1:1.
• Be the Designated Adult for named children.
• Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities.
• Support children with routines, transitions and behaviour management including successful entry into school in the morning.
• Responsible for supervising children and leading activities during the lunch break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of children is maintained.

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Hours: 1.25 hrs per day between 12.00pm and 1.00pm

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 38 Weeks/Year

Reporting To: Senior Midday Supervisor, PE Subject Leader and Deputy Headteacher

Closing Date: 12:00pm on Thursday 23rd January 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 24th January 2025               Interviews: week commencing 27th January 2025

Main Purpose

The MDSA will:

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of the pupils at lunchtime and encourage pupils to be active.

Duties and Responsibilities

Promoting good manners and orderly behaviour at mealtimes

Encouraging the use of the zones and friendly play

Administering basic first aid in line with the school’s First Aid Policy.

Combs Ford Primary is a two-form entry primary school located to the south of the market town of Stowmarket where the Rivers Gipping and Rattlesden meet. We currently have 350 children on roll. We are proud of our family ethos and strive to enable all our children to become confident individuals who are able to lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. 

 At Combs Ford Primary School we aim for a modern and world-class curriculum rooted in our local community that inspires and challenges all of our children and prepares them for the future. If you are looking for a school that enables children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens then this is the place for you. 

 School staff have a close working relationship with each other – they say it’s a great place to work and they feel valued. We offer you the opportunity to develop all aspects of your practice, with the support of the leadership team, Governors and our highly skilled staff. 

 Combs Ford Primary School is a member of the Children’s Endeavour Trust – a Multi Academy Trust currently formed of eight schools located in Ipswich and Stowmarket. The MAT was established in 2019 and is responsible for approximately 3000 pupils. We work closely with the other schools within the MAT to achieve excellence through collaboration. 

 Visits to the school are encouraged. For further details and an application pack, please see below or contact the school on 01449 613112 or email office@combsford.suffolk.sch.uk.    

 Please note, we are committed to child welfare and all posts are offered subject to appropriate DBS checks and references.