Learning Support Assistant for SEND
Salary: ME5 £29,463 Pro Rata (Actual Salary £25,230.86)
Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only - 8.15am-3.15pm
Contract: Permanent, subject to a 3-month probationary period
Start Date: October 2026
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest and consideration in joining Beecholme Primary School as a Learning Support Assistant specialising in SEN. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our small team who are committed to gaining the best possible outcomes for our children.
We are seeking to appoint:
- A highly motivated and passionate Learning Support Assistant with the desire to develop their own practice along with the ambition to drive standards forward.
- Someone who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.
- Has experience supporting children with a range of learning, social, emotional, or additional needs.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to supporting pupils.
- Can work effectively as part of a dedicated and collaborative staff team.
- Has strong communication skills and can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Share our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and successful.
Beecholme Primary is a friendly, one-form entry school. Located in Mitcham, near the border of Streatham and Tooting, it is a real hidden gem. Our diverse setting boasts more than twenty languages and a rich, cultural atmosphere that is celebrated in everything that we do. We are lucky enough have extensive grounds with an abundance of outdoor space to support learning across the curriculum.
As part of PACE Academy Trust, we work alongside three other schools with the mission to provide education and care of high quality in happy, inspiring environments, in which all children and adults are valued and encouraged to succeed. We work collaboratively as a trust on many key areas, with the flexibility and independence to innovate as a school.
Our staff are a dedicated and close-knit team who are all passionate about providing the best possible outcomes for our pupils. Our teachers and support staff work closely together and there is a strong atmosphere of trust. Amongst teachers, there is a high level of collaboration and support.
We welcome further discussions with the Headteacher and invite you to view our website.
We do hope you will feel encouraged to join our dedicated and hard-working team.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Thank you for your interest in the Learning Support Assistant for SEND vacancy at Beecholme Primary School. Further details of this post and our school are included in this pack and details of how to apply, can be found below.
HOW TO APPLY
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete the application form via the Eteach Website.
CLOSING DATE
Friday 2nd October 2026
INTERVIEWS
Week beginning Monday 5th October 2026
PACE Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all of our staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a disclosure and barring check. We will carry out an online search of all candidates who are shortlisted.
Equality and Diversity
We believe that diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that PACE Academy Trust reflects our communities. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to our work, the better. If you share our values, we welcome your application.