SEN Learning Support Assistant (temporary)
West House School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant to carry out 1 to 1, individual and group work to support a child with an EHCP in Reception. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification in SEN, Teaching Assistant work and/or Early Years work, and will be passionate about delivering high quality SEN support to children with additional needs.
The role holder will report to the Head of EYFS and will work closely with the EYFS SENCO, and should have a relevant qualification in SEN, Early Years and/or Teaching Assistant work.
Download an application pack for further information about the role and the school.
Salary: £12.42 – £12.89 per hour, £16,953.30 – £17,594.85 per annum (actual).
Hours: Term-time only, Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week between 8.30am and 3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
Type of position: Fixed term, term-time only between 3rd November 2025 and 10th July 2026. Extra shifts during holiday periods will be available.
Holidays: Entitlement to 6 weeks of paid annual leave.
Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, lunch, free Employee Assistance Programme.
Start date: November 2025.
How to apply
To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Aimee Joseph, Head of EYFS, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com
The deadline for applications is Monday 20 th October at 9.00am.
Short listed candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview during the week beginning 3 rd November 2025.
West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website .
This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.