SEND; SEMH Unit Learning Support Assistant

• Employer: Suttons Primary School
• Reference: SCH/26/340034

Suttons Primary School

Closing on 06/07/2026 at 09:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Part Time/Term Time

28.75 hours per week.

Suttons Primary School

Suttons Lane

Hornchurch

RM12 6RP

Tel. No.

Hours: 28.75 hours per week, 08.30am - 3.00pm, 39 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Required as soon as possible. We are looking to appoint a committed and experienced learning support assistant to work with our pupils in our brand new SEND Unit for children with SEMH - Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs.

We are seeking to employ an experienced learning support assistant with expertise in supporting pupils, with a range of additional and significant needs, particularly SEMH difficulties. The learning support assistant will work in the team, be led, and line managed by our SEND Unit Lead. Staff work in a positive and collaborative environment where the needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and decision-making.

The team will also work together to establish the SEND Unit to ensure it becomes integral to the provision of the whole school.

At Suttons Primary School we are committed to supporting and encouraging children across the whole school and we passionately believe that all children, regardless of their starting point, can and should be included in the day to day life of the school and achieve well.

We are looking for a learning support assistant who has at least an NVQ level 3 and should have relevant experience in the area of working with pupils with high need.

• Be positive and confident in using your knowledge of current theory and practice in teaching and learning, and SEND
• Be ready to utilise the benefits of a curriculum that is innovative and flexible in terms of delivery and content
• Be engaged with both the schools and provision's ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open and honest team, whilst keeping the needs of the pupils firmly at the centre
• Be able to share best practice and be flexible and compassionate
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and able to use a variety of strategies to meet individual needs
• Be enthusiastic, confident and able to use their initiative
• Be patient, empathetic and resilient
• Have good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Play a full part in the life of the school and is committed to working in partnership with staff and parents

• a kind, caring, warm and friendly school with happy, and motivated children;
• a well-resourced brand new teaching environment adjacent to our mainstream school
• continuing professional development opportunities within and outside of school and an experienced team to offer advice and support
• an opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated staff team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children

Visits to the provision are welcome and we would welcome applications from experienced support staff with SEND expertise and knowledge in the areas of SEMH needs.

Please apply online.

Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 - 9am

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

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