SEN Learning Support Assistant/1:1 - Thorntree Primary School

Job Introduction

SEN Learning Support Assistant/1:1

(Fixed term post – linked to specific funding source that supports this role.)

Salary: £28,617 - £29,025 (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed Term (linked to funding)

Hours: Full time – 5 days per week (term time only)

Start date: March 2026 

We are a popular one-form entry school in the heart of a supportive community, with well-behaved, inspired children and friendly, hardworking staff. We are fully inclusive and strive to find the best in every child, helping them to reach their full potential. 

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistant to join us from March, on a fixed term basis linked to the specific funding source that supports this role. The duration of the contract is tied to the continued availability of this funding.

The role will involve providing learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). It will also include working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management. Experience of working with children with SEN is desirable but not essential. 

You will join our committed team where you will have the opportunity to work alongside our SENCo and play a significant and highly valued role in our supportive and friendly environment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended.

Thorntree values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Please email sao@thorntree.greenwich.sch.uk to arrange a visit and/or to request an application pack.

Thorntree Primary School

Thorntree Road

Charlton

London

SE7 8AE

Tel: 020 8858 0268

Email: info@thorntree.greenwich.sch.uk

Headteacher: Ms Ann Marie Walker

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media checks and two satisfactory references.

Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026

Interviews: w/b 2nd March 2026