SEND Learning Support Assistants (2 Posts)

Based at the new Dulverton SEND Base (Dulverton Junior & All Saints Schools)

Start Date: September 2025
32.5 hours per week | Term time only
Salary: £24,027 – £24,404 FTE (Actual: £17,626 – £17,903)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you believe in the power of inclusive, child-centred education? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Moorland Federation is excited to offer two permanent opportunities to join our brand-new SEND provision, designed to support up to 8 pupils, based within the Dulverton Junior and Dulverton All Saints CoE Infant Schools site.

We are looking for compassionate, creative, and adaptable individuals who are:

·       Kind, patient, and supportive in their approach

·       Motivated to help every child thrive, regardless of need

·       Committed to inclusion, equality, and positive relationships

·       Energetic and confident working both indoors and outdoors

·       Able to work flexibly and respond dynamically to pupil needs

·       Open to supporting a range of SEND, including personal care

This role will suit you if you have:

·       Experience or a strong interest in working with children with SEND/SEMH

·       A calm, nurturing presence and a playful spirit

·       Good interpersonal and communication skills

·       A willingness to reflect on and develop your practice

·       Confidence in basic cooking skills to engage with the pupils

·       An understanding of therapeutic or Forest School approaches would be advantageous

In return, we offer:

·       A supportive, friendly team and inclusive school culture

·       A positive, purposeful working environment

·       On going professional development tailored to your growth

·       A real opportunity to shape the success of a new provision

·       A Federation-wide ethos of collaboration and care

If you’re ready to play a key role in helping young learners feel safe, understood, and ready to succeed, we want to hear from you.

Please contact us via email or telephone to discuss this further or to express your interest.

Application Deadline: Monday 12^th May 2025 – 9am

Interviews: Friday 16^th May 2025

We are committed to safeguard children and have a culture of vigilance to support this. The post holder will be required to undergo a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before taking up employment.

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