SEN Learning Support Assistant - Juniper Hill School
Location: Flackwell Heath
Overview
We are seeking a caring, proactive and skilled SEN Learning Support Assistant to work with a child with physical and communication needs in our EYFS provision from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful school that provides exciting learning opportunities for all our children.
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Range 1b/10
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time
Closing date: 10/06/2026
Interviews to be held: 15/06/2026
About us
Juniper Hill is a happy, thriving, 2 form entry Primary School set in the village of Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire. Juniper Hill is a great place to work and the staff are kind, caring and supportive of one another. The children are delightful, they work hard and enjoy coming to school. We are also proud of our active Governing Body, our SEMH unit and interested, supportive families.
Website: www.juniperhill.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
The role is ideal for someone who is committed to inclusive practice and passionate about supporting young children to communicate, participate and thrive within a supportive early years environment. We would provide you with the professional training and support to thrive in our school.
About you
Our vision and values of 'Kindness, Enjoyment & Achievement', are embedded in all we do. It is important that you share this vision and subscribe to the Juniper Way. You will be an LSA who puts relationships at the heart of their interactions, someone who is keen to learn and willing to adapt their support and practices as their own knowledge deepens. You will ideally have a very good understanding of SEND. We have also opened an additional SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Unit - The Nest. The SEMH unit supports children who have experienced Developmental Trauma.
The position will be supporting a child in our Mainstream school and not the SEMH Unit, however, all support staff are expected to undertake additional training to develop their understanding of Developmental Trauma.
Please see our Candidates Pack for more information about the role and desired skills and personal attributes.
Other information
Visits to the school are very much welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01628 523536
Email: [email protected]
Juniper Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Online searches will be carried out as part of our diligence checks on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
