SEND Learning Support Assistant
Required September 2026

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

Grade: Level 4, ranging from points 6 to 7 

Salary: £7,033.36 - £7,145.40 per annum (Actual salary & April 2026 pay award pending)

Hours: 12 hours per week, Thursday & Fridays, 8.30am – 3.00pm, term time only. 

About the Role

Are you an excellent and experienced Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, and positive individual with experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The ideal candidate will be confident in meeting a range of individual needs and committed to providing high-quality support that enables every child to thrive.
 

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, proactive, and an effective team player with strong communication skills. A genuine commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice is essential. Experience working with children with complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), would be highly advantageous.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of individualised support plans (ISPs)
• Support the child in accessing the curriculum and classroom activities
• Help the child develop social and communication skills
• Support personal care needs
• Monitor and record the child’s progress and behaviour
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and other professionals to ensure the child’s needs are met
• GCSE qualification in Maths and English or equivalent is essential.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A warm, patient, and positive approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• An understanding of safeguarding and child wellbeing
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
• Experience working with young children with additional needs (SEND)

We Offer

•  A friendly and supportive working environment
•  The opportunity to work with a lovely group of young children
•  Training and safeguarding support where required

How to Apply
Please contact Kerrie Lawton on 01702 478533 for an application pack, or email education@chalkwellhallinfants.co.uk.

Application packs are also available at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk – select Apply for this vacancy to download an application form. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Kerrie Lawton using the details above.

Applications close: Sunday 21st June 2026 at midnight

Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 1st July 2026
 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory references, health checks and enhanced DBS disclosure.
 

We will use your personal data in order to support the delivery and improvement of Chalkwell Hall Infants recruitment services. For example, we may use your information for monitoring and reporting, all personal data used will be anonymised. Your information will be held in our school office, which may change from time to time or increase if we acquire other offices. As part of our talent bank creation we may contact you regarding posts that are similar to which you have already applied. Should you wish to opt out of a talent bank, please inform the school's Data Protection Officer or the employee who contacts you.. You have the right to access your personal data whether submitted as an application or otherwise by sending us a written request. If you believe that the personal data we hold is incorrect then please notify us.

Tea Time Club Leader

Required: September 2026

Job Title: Tea Time Club Leader (Early Years Foundation Stage 3 - 5years)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 2.45pm – 5.45pm (Term Time Only)

Grade: Level 5, SCP 8 - 12
Salary: £7,259.34 - £7,739.43 per annum (actual salary)

Closing Date: 18th June 2026 at midnight
 

About the Role
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Tea Time Club Leader to supervise and engage children aged 3 - 5 (Nursery and Reception) during our after school Tea Time Club. This role involves creating a safe, calm, and enjoyable end of day environment where children can relax, eat, and participate in simple activities before being collected by parents or carers.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for Nursery and EYFS children from 2.45pm – 5.45pm
• Serve light tea/snacks and encourage good table manners
• Organise calm, age-appropriate activities (stories, crafts, games, quiet play)
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of all children
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times
• Communicate with parents/carers at collection time
• Work collaboratively with school/nursery staff
   

The Ideal Candidate Will Have
 

• Experience working with young children (Nursery, EYFS, childcare, or similar)
• Level 3 qualification in Nursery Nursing / Early Years Childcare (Essential)
• A warm, patient, and positive approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• An understanding of safeguarding and child wellbeing

We Offer

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to work with a lovely group of young children
• Training and safeguarding support where required
   

How to Apply
Please contact Kerrie Lawton on 01702 478533 for an application pack, or email education@chalkwellhallinfants.co.uk.

Application packs are also available at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk – select Apply for this vacancy to download an application form.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Kerrie Lawton using the details above.

We will use your personal data in order to support the delivery and improvement of Chalkwell Hall Infants recruitment services. For example, we may use your information for monitoring and reporting, all personal data used will be anonymised. Your information will be held in our school office, which may change from time to time or increase if we acquire other offices. As part of our talent bank creation we may contact you regarding posts that are similar to which you have already applied. Should you wish to opt out of a talent bank, please inform the school's Data Protection Officer or the employee who contacts you..

You have the right to access your personal data whether submitted as an application or otherwise by sending us a written request. If you believe that the personal data we hold is incorrect then please notify us.

For details of current vacancies in local schools and how to apply, visit http://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/