Careers at Selborne

Selborne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts in school are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure .

Selborne complies with the Equality Act 2010. We ensure that all employees are treated fairly and we commit to promoting and celebrating diversity at our Primary School. We do not discriminate employees based on race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political preference, marital status, parental status, medical history or age. Selborne is keen to attract suitably qualified applicants, for all positions advertised, from diverse backgrounds - particularly those whose gender, race or nationality are currently underrepresented in schools.

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Learning Support Assistant (SEN) - ARP

REQUIRED – September 2026

SEN LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (ARP - Additional Resource Provision based)

GRADE 5

PERMANENT POSITION - 31.25 HOURS PER WEEK

Our Additional Resource Provision, attached to our Ofsted Outstanding rated school, meets the needs of 21 pupils with Autism or Social Communication differences. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Learning Support Assistant who has a proven track record of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs, including autism. This role would potentially also suit a Psychology (or similar) graduate who is looking to gain experience for a future career working with neurodivergent children.

You will work in our well-equipped and established ARP and also support pupils as they transition into our mainstream school.

We are looking for someone who:

Is flexible, pro-active and hands-on.
Has a proven track record of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum either in a SEND setting or a mainstream school OR is looking to develop skills and gain experience in SEND.
Has a degree or minimum Level 3 TA qualified.
Knowledge of specialist systems e.g. Makaton, PECs and TEAM TEACH to support pupils with SEN.
Has passion, energy and enthusiasm for this challenge and has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Is experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships.

All our staff are hardworking and dedicated and have a clear focus on high quality teaching and learning. Our school has developed a positive ‘can do’ ethos of high expectations and innovation. We can offer you:

A strong team ethos within a lovely, purpose-built ARP attached to our mainstream school.
A commitment to your professional development.
To work alongside skilled and talented therapists who want the best for our pupils.
High staff morale across the school.
Great staff benefits such as: a complimentary health insurance, staff carpark, complimentary school lunch daily and school initiatives towards your well-being.

We actively welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau). Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

If you are interested in this position, a job application pack can be downloaded from our school website http://www.selborne.ealing.sch.uk and returned to the school office either by hard copy or electronically. Due to the large number of applications that we receive, if you do not hear from us by 4 weeks after the closing date then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026 Interview Date: W/B 15th June 2026

Job Description - LSA ARP Person Specification - LSA APR Application Form - Support Staff

SMSA - As and When Required

REQUIRED ASAP

GRADE 2 POINT 10 (approx. £15.83 per hour)

Hours as and when required

We are looking for a hardworking, caring and confident person to supervise our children at lunchtime. This contract is for as and when required SMSA.

You will have experience of:

Working with children aged 4 – 11
Helping children make healthy food choices
Encouraging children to play positively with each other
Working in a team with other adults

You will need to:

Have a good sense of humour and enjoy working with children

Communicate clearly in spoken and written English
Be patient, fair and willing to listen to the children
To have a First Aid Certificate (or be willing to attend training)
Stay calm at all times and be a good role model to our pupils

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) which was formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau. Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Please find an application information below and return applications (electronically or by hand/post) as soon as possible.

We welcome you to come and join our wonderful school.

Job Description for SMSA (As and When Contract)Person Specification for an SMSA - As and When Contract Application Form - Support Staff March 2023 Guidance - completion of application form