SEND Learning Support Assistant

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About the role

Learning Support Assistant (SEND Room)

Fixed Term / Term Time Only
Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: As soon as possible (we are prepared to wait for the right candidate)

Join Our Amazing Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring, energetic and enthusiastic person to join our wonderful school community.

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work alongside two experienced and supportive colleagues in our SEND Room, helping to support children with Special Educational Needs. You will play a vital role in delivering our bespoke curriculum, designed specifically to meet the individual needs of our pupils and help them thrive.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children and is committed to helping them develop into confident, independent learners.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Caring, nurturing and patient

  • Energetic and enthusiastic

  • Flexible and resilient

  • A strong team player

  • Positive, with a good sense of humour

  • Passionate about inspiring children and helping them succeed

Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs within a school setting is desirable, but not essential. More important is your willingness to learn and your commitment to making a positive difference to children's lives.

We can offer you:

  • A friendly, welcoming and fun school environment

  • Wonderful children who enjoy coming to school

  • A supportive and dedicated staff team

  • Engaged and supportive parents

  • Opportunities for professional development and training

  • The chance to make a real difference every day

About Our School

We are a delightful and friendly small school set in idyllic countryside, just three miles from Buntingford in North East Hertfordshire. We are proud of the excellent standards and pastoral care we provide and are ambitious for our future.

Our school caters for children aged 2 to 9 years, from Preschool to Year 4. We remain passionate about the unrivalled opportunities and rewards that our small classes offer to children and staff alike. It is an exciting time to join our happy team.

Come and be part of our future!

Visits Welcome

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01763 289201

Important Information

Closing Date: 25 September 2026 at 1.00pm
Interview Date: Week beginning 28 September 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.

How to Apply

For further information and to apply online, please visit:

www.teachinherts.com

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Contact details

Lynda Cowler , Headteacher
Great Hormead Nr.Buntingford
Hertfordshire SG9 0NR

Telephone: 01763 289201
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hormead.herts.sch.uk
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