The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Location: Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy
Hours: 30 Hours per Week
Weeks Paid: Term Time + 2 Days
Days and Times: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 15:30 (1 Hour Unpaid Lunch per Day)
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31.08.2027
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reporting to: Class Teacher and SENCO
Closing date for the post is 3rd July 2026
Interviews will be held Week Commencing 6th July 2026
Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an Early Years SEN Learning Support Assistant.
Here at Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy, we strive to make our school a place where children are happy and where they have fun. Ivanhoe is a school where children feel safe and cared form and where great teaching inspires children to reach their potential and achieve their ambitions. In this place, imagination will be as important as knowledge; children will enjoy a creative, enriching curriculum with school trips they will never forget. No child can learn and attain academic excellence unless they love their school; we will do all that is possible to help each of our children to believe, to achieve and to succeed.
We are a single academy trust with almost 400 pupils on role and have recently opened a new SEMH Hub as part of the school. Our parents and families actively support their children and engage in many aspects of school life, including the wider community events, in which we excel.
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in SEND, Early Years and Supporting Teaching & Learning with a high level of BSL skills.
We are looking for someone who:
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Can work with class teachers to raise the progress and attainment of pupils
- Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
- Is able to work within classes, one to one and with small groups of children
- Has previous experience of working in education, early years is preferred but not essential
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare or Teaching Assistant and a commitment to study level 3 if not already attained
We can offer:
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A welcoming, friendly school
- The opportunity to work with dedicated and experienced staff in a positive supportive environment
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- The opportunity to work with our fantastic children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and show respect and care for others
- enthusiastic and caring children who are keen to learn and parents who show a keen interest in school life
Please refer to job description and personal specification download for full details.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role. Arrangements for this can be made by contacting Anthony Webb School Business Manager via e-mail at
[email protected]
Please complete application and self-declaration form attached and return to
[email protected]
Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Further information can be found in our safeguarding policy on our website. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.
