1:1 Learning Support Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a very special person to work on a 1:1 basis with a Key Stage 2 child to support their learning and development.  This position will be for 25 hours per week (term-time only) and would suit an individual who has an extensive understanding of how to support the learning, behavioural and social needs of children who require additional educational support.

The successful candidate will:

• be a warm and caring individual who truly puts the needs of the child first
• be flexible and creative in their approach, with an ability to adapt and change tasks and activities to suit the learning needs and interests of the child
• have experience of supporting children in KS2
• work hard to ensure that their named child is fully included in all aspects of school life, using a range of supportive strategies and resources, under the advice of the class teacher and SENCo
• have good organisation and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with colleagues
• have experience of working with autistic children in an educational setting
• be patient and kind

An understanding of the Hertfordshire STEPS approach to behaviour would be an advantage.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Bedwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).

Bedwell Primary School is committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.