⭐ 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (High Needs) | Immediate Start

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s school experience?

We’re looking for a caring, committed and proactive 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join a warm, inclusive primary setting and provide dedicated support to a pupil with additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who believes in nurturing independence, building confidence and helping every child feel valued and supported.

✨ Role Overview

Position: 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (High Needs)
Days: Monday–Friday
Times: 8:30am – 2:30pm (including 30 minutes of lunch cover)
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Temporary, linked to funding
Salary: Grade 4 (Point 5), pro‑rated for term‑time working

🌟 What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the team, you will:

Work closely with the class teacher to support a child’s learning, progress and wellbeing
Promote independence, confidence and positive self‑esteem
Provide 1:1 support and small‑group help, enabling full access to the curriculum
Use tailored strategies to meet needs identified within the child’s EHCP/IEP
Support inclusion, ensuring the pupil can participate fully in classroom and wider school life
Adapt learning tasks, scaffold activities and help reduce barriers to learning
Use consistent and therapeutic behaviour‑support approaches
Prepare and organise resources to create an engaging, accessible learning environment
Support with note‑taking, observations and feeding back to the class teacher
Use assistive technology or adapted resources to help the pupil access learning

🤝 Working With Others

You’ll work collaboratively with:

Class teachers and support staff
Parents and carers
External agencies including SEN, health or social care teams

You’ll contribute to reviews, share observations, and help ensure everyone involved has accurate information to support the child’s progress.

🛡️ Safeguarding & Pupil Wellbeing

This role involves supporting children throughout the school day, including in classrooms, on the playground, in the dining hall and during visits.

You’ll follow all safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, and help promote a secure, caring and supportive environment.

📚 Professional Development

You’ll be encouraged to:

Reflect on your own practice
Grow your confidence through training
Build skills linked to SEND, behaviour support and curriculum access
Participate in the school’s appraisal and development programme

Apply now — interviews available this week.

Safeguarding:

The school is highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services.

Join the team and help make a difference in the lives of the students. Apply now to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.

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Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.

The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.

Blair Turnbull

blair@pinktile.co.uk

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